US Navy Intercepts Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Sevan Amid Expanding Blockade

The United States Navy has intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea as part of its expanding blockade against Iranian-linked shipping. The ship, identified as belonging to Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” was forced to abandon its course and is now being escorted back to Iranian waters.The operation was conducted by the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), marking a

April 26, 2026
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US Ramps Up Rhetoric As Naval Blockade Tightens Against Iran

The United States has intensified its rhetoric against Iran while pressing ahead with an expanding naval blockade. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accused Tehran’s military forces of undermining maritime security and targeting civilian vessels, signalling a hardening of Washington’s stance amid continuing disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional activities.In a strongly worded statement,

April 25, 2026
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Iranian Army Issues Strong Warning To US of Untapped Missile Power As FM Aragchi Arrives In Islamabad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Syed Aragchi arrived in Islamabad on 25 April for bilateral discussions and the possibility of engaging with US negotiators Steve Wirkoff and Jared Kushner.His arrival coincided with a strong statement from Iran’s military, which emphasised that a significant portion of the country’s missile capability had not been deployed during recent hostilities.Brigadier General Reza

April 25, 2026
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Hegseth Calls Iran Conflict ‘Gift To The World’ As Blockade And Talks Intensify

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has described the ongoing conflict with Iran as “a gift to the world,” insisting that the American blockade of Iranian maritime traffic will continue “as long as it takes.” Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth characterised the naval restrictions as part of a “bold and dangerous” mission designed to neutralise Iran’s perceived threat to international

April 25, 2026
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US Destroyer USS Rafael Peralta Seizes Iranian‑Flagged Ship Amid Expanding Maritime Blockade

The United States Central Command has confirmed that the guided‑missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) intercepted an Iranian‑flagged ship on 24 April. Naval authorities reported that the vessel was attempting to sail to a port in Iran when the destroyer moved to halt its progress.The boarding and subsequent investigation were carried out by the crew as part of ongoing enforcement

April 25, 2026
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Iran Taunts Trump With ‘Cultural Detox’ After India ‘Hellhole’ Slur; Says ‘Visit India Sometime And Then Speak’

Iran has ridiculed US President Donald Trump after he amplified a social media
post that described India and China as “hellholes” while demanding changes to
America’s birth right citizenship laws, NDTV reported.

The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai responded by sharing a video
showcasing Maharashtra’s cultural and geographical richness, suggesting that a
visit could serve as

April 25, 2026
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US Envoys Witkoff And Kushner To Lead 2nd Round of Talks As Vance, Ghalibaf Stay Away

After days of stalemate, the United States has confirmed that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for a fresh round of talks with Iran.The announcement was made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who told Fox News that the two would engage directly with representatives from the Iranian delegation.She emphasised that the Iranians themselves had reached

April 25, 2026
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Indian Navy Declares Hormuz A Primary Maritime Interest Amid Global Energy Strains

The Indian Navy has formally identified the Strait of Hormuz as a “primary area” of interest in its newly released maritime security strategy, unveiled by Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi, reported TOI.This comes amid the ongoing blockade of the strait and the sharp rise in crude oil prices. Hormuz, along with other maritime choke points in the Indian Ocean Region, has been highlighted as a

April 25, 2026
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Economic Strangulation And Strategic Uncertainty Define Trump’s War With Iran

Fifty-five days after the first American strikes on Iran, the guns have fallen silent for now, but the war remains unresolved. Weeks of bombing gave way to a two-week ceasefire intended to create space for negotiations.Washington’s demands are clear: Iran must transfer its enriched uranium and yellow cake stockpiles abroad, dismantle its missile capabilities, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

April 25, 2026
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