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U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks. Iran responded with threats …

A US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is tightening pressure on Iran amid war, economic crisis and stalled talks. Is the Islamic Republic nearing collapse or adapting once again? US naval forces have launched a blockade of Iranian ports in the the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on …

More than 250 killed as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut in minutes, overwhelming hospitals and marking the deadliest day in Lebanon since the invasion began The streets were full. Offices were occupied. Pupils were in schools, and students were at their universities. At nearly 2 p.m. on Wednesday, in the span …

A French court on Monday fined Lafarge and sentenced its former boss to several years in prison for paying protection money to jihadists in Syria A French court on Monday fined the cement group Lafarge over $1.3 million and sentenced its former boss to six years in prison for paying …

Israel has launched new deadly strikes on Lebanon and clashed with Hezbollah in Bint Jbeil ahead of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington on Tuesday Israel continued its bombardment of southern Lebanon on Sunday night and Monday morning, as emergency crews searched for missing people trapped under rubble following intense overnight strikes. …

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his showdown with Iran after declaring the American military has blockaded all of the country’s ports. Trump announced the move on Monday, a day after ceasefire talks with Iran in Pakistan ended without agreement. The blockade is part of an effort …

Si Washington refuse toute concession substantielle, l’Axe officialisera la fin de l’“illusoire trêve de deux semaines” & reprendra ses opérations au cœur d’Israël & sur les bases US au Moyen-Orient. Analyse stratégique et géopolitique (dimanche 12 avril 2026 | Matinée du 44e jour de la guerre) La diplomatie américaine s’est …

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Hezbollah denied accusations by the Syrian Interior Ministry that it was linked to a cell the ministry said had been planning an assassination operation in the capital, Damascus, describing the claims as “false and fabricated.” In a statement issued today, Sunday, April 12, Hezbollah said it “has no activity, connection, …

Gold fails to rally amid the West Asia war involving the US, Israel, and Iran as rising oil, yields, and dollar strength weigh on prices. Here’s what it means for investors. At the start of 2026, gold appeared perfectly positioned to shine, reaching an all-time high in January. Expectations of …