Middle East Conflict
7 EU countries call for sanctions against Israel
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7 European Union (EU) member states propose imposing economic sanctions on Israel ahead of an important meeting in Luxembourg.
Hormuz paralyzed, key oil exporter in the Middle East declares force majeure
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Kuwait has continued to declare a state of force majeure with shipments of crude oil and refined products due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel warns Lebanese people not to approach the border area
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The travel restriction order was issued by Israel as the situation in southern Lebanon still poses a risk of conflict despite a ceasefire.
Israel warns of possibility of ignoring ceasefire with Lebanon
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Tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to escalate as military operations continue during the ceasefire.
US fires naval artillery, pierces Iranian ship engine room
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The cargo ship Touska flying the Iranian flag was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Spruance while trying to break through the US Navy's blockade.
Iran tightened the Strait of Hormuz, 35 ships changed direction in 36 hours
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Dozens of ships had to change direction in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the re-imposition of control over this strategic area.
US expert: Iran has enough uranium to make 10 atomic bombs
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US experts believe that Iran's uranium is becoming a key factor determining the future of conflict with the US.
Iran opens fire on 2 oil tankers in Hormuz, India strongly protests
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India warns Iran that there will be consequences after 2 oil tankers of this country were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia expresses willingness to deal with uranium, opening a way to break the deadlock between the US and Iran
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Russia is ready to support the elimination of Iran's enriched uranium, said Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of Russian nuclear energy corporation Rosatom.
Iran declares the US and Israel have achieved nothing after the conflict
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Iranian leaders affirmed that they do not trust Washington or Tel Aviv and are ready to restart military operations at any time.
US - Iran push Hormuz Strait into 24-hour volatility
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Conflicting statements and military actions between the US and Iran have caused the important maritime route to fall into a state of continuous instability.
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
Iran reverses course, re-controls Hormuz because the US has not lifted the blockade
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Iran reverses decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US continues to blockade.
Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days
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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.
