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Apr

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How does the US blockade in Hormuz look like? Video shows military chopper pointing machine gun at ship

Washington: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video showing a helicopter-borne machine gunner warning a cargo vessel against entering or leaving Iranian ports, illustrating how American forces are enforcing a blockade during the conflict with Iran. Tehran has also moved to block the Strait of Hormuz after a brief lull, renewing concerns over the immediate impact on global oil trade. In the CENTCOM footage, a US soldier is seen aiming a heavy-calibre machine gun at a vessel as warnings are issued over radio: “This is United States Warship 115. You are entering an area of a military blockade.…

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Apr

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Next round of US-Iran talks in limbo as Tehran stands defiant; Trump issues fresh warning

Tehran: Tensions remain high between the United States and Iran as doubts grow over the second round of peace talks, which was expected to take place in Islamabad. Conflicting remarks from Donald Trump have added to the uncertainty, as he suggested there is no urgency to end the conflict while also indicating that fresh negotiations could begin soon. A 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday. Despite the approaching deadline, Trump said he still plans to send a delegation led by JD Vance to Pakistan for further discussions. However, Iran has stated it will not…

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Apr

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US: Two killed as planned fight turns into mass shooting at North Carolina park near middle school

North Carolina:  At least two people were killed, and several others were injured after a "planned fight" among youths escalated into a mass shooting at a park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Monday morning (April 20). Multiple individuals reportedly opened fire during the incident, news agency AP reported, citing authorities. The incident occurred around 10 am at Leinbach Park, located near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.  "The NC SBI is currently responding to a shooting on Robinhood Road near Jefferson Middle School. The shooting is NOT at the school but in Leinbach Park. The school is now clear…

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Apr

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Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Japan; tsunami warning issued

New Delhi: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Japan’s Tohoku region on Monday at around 4:53 pm local time. The epicenter was reported near the Sanriku Coast. The tremor was strong enough to be felt across several parts of northeastern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, tsunami waves could hit coastal areas within 30 minutes of the earthquake. Coastal regions are at high risk. Tsunami warning issued  Following the earthquake, authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of northeast Japan. People living in coastal areas were advised to move to safer locations immediately. Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, reported that…

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Apr

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UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has held discussions with the United States about a possible financial safety net to shield its economy if the conflict with Iran in the Persian Gulf escalates further, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials. During meetings in Washington last week, UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of establishing a currency swap line with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with officials from the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve. US officials said the proposal was presented as a precautionary step. While the UAE has…

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Apr

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Video footage reveals how US destroyer crippled and seized Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman | WATCH

Tehran: US Central Command has released footage showing a naval confrontation in the Gulf of Oman, where a US destroyer intercepted an Iranian vessel attempting to breach a maritime blockade. The video captures the guided-missile destroyer Spruance tracking and approaching the Iranian ship Touska as it moved through the northern Arabian Sea. According to US Central Command, multiple were issued, ordering the vessel to halt its course. When the Touska allegedly failed to comply, the situation escalated. The footage shows shots being fired after the crew was instructed to evacuate the engine room. Moments later, the vessel’s propulsion system is…

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Apr

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IRGC takes control of Iranian military and diplomatic leadership, calling shots on truce with US: Report

Tehran: Iran’s hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken control of the country’s military and diplomatic decision-making, according to a report by The New York Post citing regional analysts. The shift is said to have taken place over the weekend, with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi and his close allies assuming a dominant leadership role within the Islamic Republic. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s move to bypass planned ceasefire negotiations with the United States. Moderate leaders sidelined The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War reported that more moderate figures, including Foreign…

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Apr

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Iranian woman arrested in US for brokering drones, weapons deals between Iran and Sudan

Los Angeles: An Iranian-origin woman has been detained in the United States over allegations that she acted as an intermediary in illicit arms deals, facilitating the transfer of drones, explosives and other munitions between Tehran and Sudan. 44-year-old Shamim Mafi, who became a permanent resident of the United States in 2016, was nabbed at the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night. The development has been confirmed by Bill Essayli, First Assistant US Attorney, on X. “If convicted, she faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.Mafi is an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident…

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Apr

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Iran launches drones on US warships after attack on vessel in Gulf of Oman

Tehran: Responding to the American military for attack on an Iranian merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched drones at US forces operating in the region, reported local media on Monday.  The local media said an Iranian vessel was targeted by US forces in the Gulf of Oman. However, the US forces were forced to retreat due to the "timely presence and rapid response" of the IRGC naval units, it added. The development has taken place amid the US imposing a naval blockade of Iran following the failure of talks in Pakistan's Islamabad.…

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Apr

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US attacks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman for ‘defying’ naval blockade; Tehran vows retaliation

Tehran: The United States has claimed that it has taken an Iranian vessel into custody after it allegedly attempted to bypass a US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The information was shared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Notably, the US had imposed the blockade on Iranian ports following Tehran’s move to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. “Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, nearly 900 feet long and weighing almost as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to get past our Naval Blockade, and it did not go well for them. The U.S. Navy Guided…

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