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02.04.2026 18:40 The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned in the strongest terms the Argentinian government's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a so-called terrorist organization, saying the decision has been adopted under pressure from the Israeli regime and Washington.

02.04.2026 18:40 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has roundly rejected the claim made by US President Donald Trump that Tehran had requested a ceasefire.

02.04.2026 18:40 Iran's missile production at key strategic bases is proceeding with notable consistency, according to a report.

02.04.2026 18:40 Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure is a blatant violation of international law.

02.04.2026 18:40 Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said that the US could have rapidly seized Iran's oil resources if Tehran had not invested in military capabilities, in a sharply worded response to comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

02.04.2026 18:40 Iran has strongly protested the use of the territory and airspace of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait in recent US and Israeli attacks against the country, calling on the four Arab states to uphold good-neighborly relations and prevent any further use of their territory against Iran.

02.04.2026 18:40 House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith , House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks , and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes issued the following statement demanding that President Donald Trump announce in tonight's national address that he is negotiating a ceasefire and diplomatic end to his disastrous war of choice against Iran.

02.04.2026 18:40 The war in the Middle East and the near halt to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has amplified the energy crunch facing developing nations in Africa and South Asia that rely heavily on imported liquid gas, food and fertilizers.

02.04.2026 18:40 The current global energy crisis is more severe than the oil shocks of 1973 and 1979 and the 2022 gas shortage linked to Russia's war on Ukraine, the head of the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported.

02.04.2026 18:40 China and Pakistan have launched a coordinated diplomatic push to end the fighting in Iran and stabilize one of the world's most critical energy corridors, positioning themselves at the forefront of efforts to de-escalate a war that has shaken global markets and maritime security.

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02.04.2026 18:40 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will convene talks with about 35 countries this week on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy supplies.

02.04.2026 18:40 For years, the Caspian Sea was the safe zone of the alliance between Russia and Iran - a landlocked black hole invisible to Western eyes.

02.04.2026 18:40 When an Indian tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas passed through the Strait of Hormuz recently, its progress was followed by excited live TV news coverage.

02.04.2026 18:40 China firmly opposes the US setting restrictions on China-Venezuela cooperation by issuing so-called "general licenses," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday.