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US Enforces Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Targeting Iranian Ports
President Trump ordered US Central Command to block all vessels to and from Iranian ports, effective April 13 at 5:00 p.m. Israel time, after Iran rejected demands to halt uranium enrichment. Ship traffic has halted in the strait, driving oil prices above $100 per barrel and shaking global markets.
Trump hopes the ceasefire holds but is prepared to escalate.
Iran Rejects US Demands in Pakistan Ceasefire Talks
Marathon US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, as Iran refused to dismantle nuclear facilities or commit against nuclear weapons. Vice President Kushner led the US side, calling it bad news for Iran.
The war, now in its seventh week, has killed thousands.
Iran Threatens Forceful Response to US Blockade
Tehran deems the US blockade illegal, with Revolutionary Guard claiming full control of the strait and warning military vessels of response. Parliament speaker Qalibaf stated 'If you fight, we will fight' after talks.
Fears rise of ceasefire collapse and renewed war.
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 Amid Hormuz Tensions
Oil climbed back over $100 a barrel as traders brace for volatility from restricted Hormuz flows. Stocks and bonds fell, though investors hope for resolution.
The blockade threatens deeper global energy shock.
IDF Raises Alert Levels for Potential Iran War
Israel prepares for possible renewed conflict with Iran as US blockade takes effect. Amid fragile ceasefire, regional fears mount.
Hungarian Opposition Led by Peter Magyar Defeats Orbán
Peter Magyar's party won a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule with a supermajority. Over 66% votes counted; Orbán congratulated Magyar.
Seen as a win for Europe.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of 1,971 Ceasefire Violations
Moscow claims Ukraine breached ceasefire with drone strikes, including a Belgorod attack killing two. Tensions persist in ongoing conflict.
ASEAN Urges US-Iran Peace Talks and Open Hormuz Strait
Southeast Asian foreign ministers called for ceasefire enforcement, negotiations, and safe passage in emergency video conference. They emphasized peaceful resolution and maritime security amid fuel price surges.
Japan Calls for De-escalation in US-Iran Conflict
Japan supports recent Pakistan talks and hopes for early de-escalation. Closely monitoring developments.
Hezbollah Protests Fail to Derail Lebanon-Israel Talks
Weekend protests by Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon lost momentum despite demands for ceasefire. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar pressure speaker Nabih Berri to allow diplomacy; Israel insists on continuing operations.