
DEFENSE
April 17: Iran sets new maritime rules for Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon truce takes effect
On April 17, Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, outlining strict new regulations, as a ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect.

On April 17, Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, outlining strict new regulations, as a ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect.

The Israeli prime minister was personally "stunned and alarmed" by Trump's post, in which the latter "PROHIBITED" Tel Aviv from attacking Lebanon, a report says.

Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran will take the necessary reciprocal actions in response to continued "maritime blockade" by the United States.

A top Iranian naval commander says Iranian forces successfully prevented US and Israeli aircraft carrier strike groups and marine forces from entering the Sea of Oman.
The Yemeni capital, Sana’a, witnessed a massive million-man march in solidarity with the Axis of Resistance amid ongoing US-Israeli aggression.

The Dutch House of Representatives has backed a proposal calling on the Netherlands’ government to push for the suspension of the trade component of the EU-Israel Association Agreement at the bloc.

IRGC Navy says a "new order" is now in place over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, outlining strict new regulations for all maritime traffic.

As Iran conditionally reopens the strategic Strait of Hormuz following a decisive diplomatic and military victory, Tehran has warned the United States that any failure to honor its commitments will be met with severe consequences.

Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a combined five million barrels of crude oil have become the first loaded vessels to leave the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-imposed "naval blockade" came into effect earlier this week.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan urges regional countries to bridge gaps and secure lasting peace.

A top Iranian military commander says the US and Israel have no option but to yield to the greatness and strength of the Iranian Armed Forces and resilient nation.

Italy's PM Meloni has said her country will not renew its defense agreement with Israel.

Iran says diplomatic exchanges with the United States are continuing through Pakistan.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has stressed that the Islamic Republic opposes any temporary ceasefire and insists the cycle of war must end permanently.

Mohammad Mokhber has identified internal unity, government-people bonds, official cohesion, and the Axis of Resistance as non-negotiable assets that guarantee Iran’s sovereign future.

The commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army says the country is fully prepared to confront any threats and aggression.

US has never faced an adversary quite like Iran, says a Brazilian military analyst, drawing sharp contrasts between the current confrontation and America's past wars.

Iranian creators used AI-assisted LEGO-style animations to counter US-Israeli war narratives, but YouTube banned their channel while the BBC led a smear campaign to justify censorship, proving how devastating it was for the enemy.