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AI summaryBritain is hosting a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the US-Israeli war. The US will not attend, and Australia is among participants weighing contributions to secure the vital waterway.
AI summaryPresident Trump says the US is still in touch with Iranian representatives, even as reports say Tehran cut direct talks after his ultimatum. A US-Israeli military operation and Iranian retaliation have left regional diplomacy in flux.
AI summaryIn a national address, President Trump said the US is close to achieving its war goals in Iran, claiming success in degrading Iran's military and vowing to prevent a nuclear weapon. China and Iran have responded, while the UK plans a summit over the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryThe US military has presented President Trump with a plan to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, according to The Washington Post. The plan involves complex logistics and significant risks, while White House officials claim Iran has agreed to transfer the material, though Tehran has not confirmed.
AI summarySouth Korea's consumer prices rose 2.2% in March, the steepest increase since December, driven by surging global oil prices amid Middle East tensions. Import prices jumped 16.1% month-on-month, the largest gain in over 28 years, as Dubai crude soared 87.9%. The Bank of Korea expects inflation to accelerate further.
AI summaryIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released an open letter to the American people, asking them to consider whether the ongoing US-Israeli war serves their interests. He denies Iran’s aggression, highlights historical grievances, and calls for a global judgment on which side favors peace. The letter comes amid reports of an assassination attempt on an Iranian official.
AI summaryAn Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Jnah district killed senior Hezbollah commander Youssef Hashem, with conflicting reports on his role. The strike also killed seven others, and the conflict has displaced over one million people in Lebanon.
AI summaryUS President Trump claims Iran's president sought a ceasefire while Washington conditions it on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran denies the request as talks between the US and Iran are set to begin.
AI summarySouth Africans rushed to petrol stations ahead of record fuel price increases tied to the Iran war, despite a government fuel levy cut. Diesel prices rose more than 7 rand per litre, while some stations in Johannesburg ran dry and bus services in Pretoria were disrupted. The government has formed a ministerial task team and called for a ceasefire.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump is set to deliver a prime-time address on the Iran war, his first since the conflict began, amid speculation he may announce an end to hostilities and a US withdrawal timeline of two to three weeks. The speech comes as domestic pressure mounts and international diplomatic initiatives emerge, including a Pakistan-China peace plan and a UK-hosted meeting on the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryUS-Israeli airstrikes have forced the shutdown of Iran's two largest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, with repairs expected to take up to a year. The attacks damage critical infrastructure and threaten significant economic losses, as Iran is the world's 10th largest steel producer.
AI summarySpanish police are investigating Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during the Spain-Egypt friendly in Barcelona, which was moved from Qatar due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Officials and the national coach condemned the behavior, while authorities appealed to fans to stop.
AI summaryIn an interview with TASS, Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, outlined Tehran's four conditions for lasting peace with the US and Israel, including a cessation of attacks, guarantees against future aggression, compensation, and respect for Iran's jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz. He also indicated Tehran's openness to Moscow as a mediator, while noting that the conflict persists despite Iran's stated desire to avoid expanding it.
AI summaryThe Russian Embassy in Iran and the Foreign Ministry condemned US and Israeli airstrikes that damaged St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Tehran, calling it a violation of religious rights. The cathedral, a historic site on Iran's cultural heritage list, was hit during Great Lent, preventing worshippers from visiting.
AI summaryAccording to a Wall Street Journal report cited by multiple outlets, the UAE is preparing to provide military assistance to the US and allies to open the Strait of Hormuz by force. The UAE is also lobbying for a UN Security Council resolution to authorize such action, amid ongoing US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
AI summaryYemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a series of military operations targeting southern Israel, including ballistic missile strikes and a drone attack on Ben Gurion Airport. The group also announced joint operations with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, vowing further escalation unless hostilities cease.
AI summaryIran launched cluster munitions at central Israel, causing injuries and damage in multiple cities. Two people, including a child, were seriously wounded, and several fall sites were reported across the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
AI summaryArgentina has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, citing the 1992 and 1994 attacks on Israeli targets in Buenos Aires. The move, announced by President Javier Milei's office, triggers financial sanctions and operational restrictions, and was praised by Israeli officials.
AI summaryAs Israel marks another Passover amid ongoing conflict, released hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel share how their captivity has reshaped the holiday's meaning. The Jerusalem Post reports on their personal stories and the broader context of war with Iran and Hezbollah.