Iran May Deploy Mine-Equipped Dolphins as Gulf Naval Standoff Continues Amid a protracted U.S. maritime blockade, Iranian officials have raised the prospect of using mine-equipped dolphins against U.S. naval forces …
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Japan trading houses diversify investments, boost LNG projects amid Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …
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Iran offers new proposal to Pakistan, conditions talks on US lifting blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran’s New Proposal Conditions Talks on US Halt to Attacks and Lifting of Maritime Blockade Iran’s new proposal asks the US to halt attacks and lift its maritime blockade before …
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Japanese trading houses report limited Iran war impact and predict profit rises
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s trading companies predict profit rises despite Iran war as energy disruptions create upside Japan’s trading companies reported resilient earnings and forecast higher fiscal-year profits, saying supply-chain disruptions from the …
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US-Iran ceasefire declared over February hostilities as temporary two-week truce holds U.S.-Iran ceasefire: Washington says hostilities since Feb. 28 have “terminated” after a temporary two-week truce agreed April 7–8 and …
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Iran condemns Bahrain after Manama strips 69 people of citizenship Iran condemned Bahrain after Manama stripped 69 people of citizenship for alleged sympathy with Tehran, calling the move politically motivated …
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Putin Warns Trump Iran Attacks Could Bring Global Catastrophe, Offers Nuclear Proposal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPutin-Trump phone call on Iran raises prospect of new diplomatic channel for nuclear talks Putin-Trump phone call on Iran drew attention on April 29 as leaders discussed the escalating situation …
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Idemitsu tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, reviving Japan Iran ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Iran World Cup visa issues leave Iran absent from AFC Congress in Vancouver Iran World Cup visa issues overshadow AFC Congress in Vancouver as Iran’s delegation is absent, while FIFA …
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King Charles addresses US Congress after meeting Trump amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKing Charles visit highlights US-UK "special relationship" as White House posts "Two Kings" photo King Charles visit to the United States culminated on April 28, 2026, with a meeting at …