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Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

International Business Times UK

US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to travel to Pakistan amid hopes for renewed Iran peace talks – as it happened

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan, White House says; Iranian state media says foreign minister Abbas Araqchi traveling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow

The Guardian - AU

PHOTO ESSAY: Chernobyl liquidators return to where they faced an invisible enemy

Their mission was to clean up the worst nuclear accident in history.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei awaiting prosthetic leg after strike, suffered severe facial burns: Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.

The Times of India

'A very historic meeting': Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following high-level talks at the White House involving senior officials from both countries.

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz

US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

Ukraine war briefing: Trump bristles at Prince Harry’s passionate plea for Ukraine

Duke of Sussex says US must ‘honour obligations’ as it persuaded Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons; US president retorts that Harry doesn’t speak for Britain. What we know on day 1,521

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Iran has claimed Israeli attacks in Lebanon constitute a violation of its truce with the U.S.

Axios

Iran Reportedly Deploys More Mines In The Strait Of Hormuz Amid Lack Of Talks

Iran has continued laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with the U.S. remain at a standstill, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Face Burnt, Multiple Surgeries: Mojtaba Khamenei's Health Update Reveals Shocking New Details

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, faces severe injuries affecting governance, with IRGC generals taking on more decision-making roles amid his recovery.

International Business Times UK

'Completely Unacceptable': Strait of Hormuz Could Take 6 Months to Fully Open But Pentagon Dismisses Report

The Pentagon denies claims that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.

International Business Times UK

Some Israeli, U.S. Officials Reportedly Believe Mojtaba Khamenei Is Not Ruling Iran

Some officials in Israel and the U.S. believe that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is not ruling Iran, with control being exerted by the revolutionary guard, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Air defenses activated in Tehran as Iran reports 'hostile targets' amid rising regional tensions

Air defense systems were activated across parts of Tehran late Thursday, according to Iranian state-affiliated media, in a development that underscores the fragile and increasingly volatile security situation in the Middle East.

Latin Times

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

The military standoff in the world's most important oil chokepoint is escalating.

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The Guardian - UK

Extended naval blockade is admission US military escalation poses even greater risk

Battle of the blockades may still have more time to run as the US and Iran try to assert control over the strait of Hormuz

Reason

The Trump Administration Might Send Afghan Refugees to Danger in Congo

About 1,100 Afghans currently stranded at a military base in Qatar could be relocated to the crisis-addled African country.

The Independent UK

Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt

Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports

The Guardian - UK

EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements

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The Independent UK

Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine

Ukraine has secured a crucial European Union loan to support the country's wartime efforts

International Business Times

Trump Says He Ordered U.S. Forces To 'Shoot And Kill' Iranian Boats Blockading The Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he ordered U.S. forces to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Trump issues ‘shoot to kill’ order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf waterway.

The Times of India

'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia

In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Tomato juice' thrown at Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Germany

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid—believed to be tomato juice—on Thursday as he exited a building in Berlin in an attack captured on camera.

The Independent UK

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

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