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13 04 - 2026
22:00
This handout natural-colour image of the Hormuz Strait, acquired with MODIS on NASA’s Terra satellite taken on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
This handout natural-colour image of the Hormuz Strait, acquired with MODIS on NASA’s Terra satellite taken on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Trump Announces 34 Ships Transited the Strait of Hormuz Yesterday
21:24
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Trump Says Iran Has Contacted U.S. Seeking Deal ‘Very Badly,’ After Weekend Talks Collapse
20:53
Cargo ships and oil tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. (Photo: AFP)
Cargo ships and oil tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. (Photo: AFP)

UKMTO Warns of Sweeping Maritime Restrictions as US-Enforced Blockade of Iran Comes into Effect
18:43
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S. Enforces Iran Naval Blockade as Trump Warns of Immediate Strikes on Approaching Vessels
17:50
Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa (right), Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Ismail Al-Kurwi, the chargé d'affaires of the Iraqi embassy, April 13, 2026. (Photo: Bahrain’s official news agency)
Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa (right), Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Ismail Al-Kurwi, the chargé d'affaires of the Iraqi embassy, April 13, 2026. (Photo: Bahrain’s official news agency)

Bahrain Summons Iraqi Envoy Over Drone Attacks from Iraqi Territory
17:20
ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Jakarta on Oct. 27, 2022 to discuss the political crisis in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)
ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Jakarta on Oct. 27, 2022 to discuss the political crisis in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

ASEAN Urges U.S., Iran to Continue Talks as Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil Flow
16:32
The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran’s first civilian nuclear reactor on the Gulf coast near Bushehr city, remains a flashpoint in the Middle East conflict. (Photo: AFP)
The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran’s first civilian nuclear reactor on the Gulf coast near Bushehr city, remains a flashpoint in the Middle East conflict. (Photo: AFP)

Russia Withdraws Majority of Staff from Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Amid Airstrike Fears
15:19
France's President Emmanuel Macron follows the coffin at the end of a national tribute to former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, March 26, 2026. (AP)
France's President Emmanuel Macron follows the coffin at the end of a national tribute to former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, March 26, 2026. (AP)

Macron Urges Urgent Diplomatic Settlement, Announces Plans for Hormuz Security Conference
14:56
Coordination Framework leading member Abdulrahman al-Jazairi. (Photo: al-Jazairi's media office)
Coordination Framework leading member Abdulrahman al-Jazairi. (Photo: al-Jazairi's media office)

Shiite Marja’iyya and ‘External Veto’ Reportedly Block Sudani’s Second Term
13:30
The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP)
The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP)

China Rejects US Reports on Arms Transfers to Iran as ‘Baseless Smears’ Amid Rising Tensions
12:30
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo

Global Leaders React to US Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Economic and Diplomatic Fallout Deepens
11:50
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. (Photo: AA)
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. (Photo: AA)

Türkiye Calls for Reopening of Strait of Hormuz and Urges Continued Iran–US Dialogue on Ceasefire
10:57
Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Spokesperson of the Islamic Republic’s military central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Spokesperson of the Islamic Republic’s military central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iran Military Denounces US Naval Blockade as ‘Illegal’ and ‘Piracy,’ Warns of Regional Maritime Retaliation
10:35
President Masoud Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Congratulates Election of New Chaldean Patriarch, Reaffirms Commitment to Coexistence
09:40
Dana Gaz Logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Dana Gaz Logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Dana Gas Resumes Production at Khor Mor Field After Weeks of Disruption
08:40
A fleet of U.S. warships. (U.S. Navy photo)
A fleet of U.S. warships. (U.S. Navy photo)

CENTCOM to Enforce Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports Starting April 13 Following Presidential Directive
12 04 - 2026
23:20
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R), and Russian President Vladimir Putin (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R), and Russian President Vladimir Putin (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Pezeshkian Tells Putin: Iran Ready for a Balanced Deal, But America Must Drop Its Hegemonic Approach
22:57
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R), and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R), and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

'People and Government of Iraq Stand with Lebanon': Sudani Condemns Israeli Strikes in Call with Aoun
22:16
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of Türkiye (R), and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar of Pakistan (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of Türkiye (R), and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar of Pakistan (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

As War Looms Again, Türkiye and Pakistan's Top Diplomats Compare Notes on the Islamabad Collapse
22:00
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. (Photo: IRNA)
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. (Photo: IRNA)

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says U.S. Threats ‘Have No Impact’ as Iran-U.S. Talks Collapse Without Deal
21:49
Lebanese Hezbollah armed forces. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Lebanese Hezbollah armed forces. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iran Said No to Everything: The Full List of US Demands That Broke the Islamabad Talks
20:38
The flags of Iraq (left) and US. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The flags of Iraq (left) and US. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S., Iraq Discuss Security Cooperation After Drone Ambush on Diplomats in Baghdad
20:11
A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026.
A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026.

Pakistan PM: Iran-US Talks Are Not Over, Just 'At an Impasse'
19:50
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia summons Iraqi ambassador Safia Taleb Ali al-Suhail. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia summons Iraqi ambassador Safia Taleb Ali al-Suhail. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Arabia Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Alleged Cross-Border Attacks
18:45
Cargo ships and oil tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. (Photo: AFP)
Cargo ships and oil tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. (Photo: AFP)

Axios: Trump Considered Strait of Hormuz Blockade for Days Before Talks Collapsed
18:24
Smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack, on Mar. 11, 2026. (AFP)
Smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack, on Mar. 11, 2026. (AFP)

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens: 2. 800 Ships Stranded, 10 Crew Dead, and Now a US Blockade
18:00
This is a locator map for the Persian Gulf and its surrounding countries. (Photo: AP)
This is a locator map for the Persian Gulf and its surrounding countries. (Photo: AP)

IRGC Claims Full Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with U.S.
17:55
The flag of the European Union (L), Flag of Iran (R). (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The flag of the European Union (L), Flag of Iran (R). (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Islamabad Talks Collapse After 21 Hours: EU Calls for Diplomacy as Iran Vows Oil Sector Recovery
17:26
Badr al-Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman. (Photo: AFP)
Badr al-Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman. (Photo: AFP)

Oman Urges Continued U.S.-Iran Talks as Islamabad Negotiations End Without Deal
17:06
An anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 8, 2026. (AFP)
An anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 8, 2026. (AFP)

'Hundreds of Hospitals, Thousands of Homes': Iran Details the Human and Material Cost of the 39-Day War
15:43
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani Congratulates New Chaldean Patriarch, Reaffirms Kurdistan Coexistence
15:04
Kurdish cellist and composer Khabat Abas. (Photo: Another Sky Festival/Instagram)
Kurdish cellist and composer Khabat Abas. (Photo: Another Sky Festival/Instagram)

Another Sky, Another Sound: A Kurdish Composer’s Work-in-Progress in London
14:14
A member of the Iranian security forces stands guard next to a banner honouring Iran’s slain supreme leader, Tehran on March 31, 2026. (AFP)
A member of the Iranian security forces stands guard next to a banner honouring Iran’s slain supreme leader, Tehran on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Iran's Qaani Reaffirms Unity While Iran Reports Multi-Province Arrests
13:36
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s parliament is pictured after meeting his Lebanese counterpart in Beirut on October 12, 2024. (AFP)
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s parliament is pictured after meeting his Lebanese counterpart in Beirut on October 12, 2024. (AFP)

Iran Officials Blame US ‘Distrust’ and ‘Dictation’ for Collapse of Peace Talks
13:01
U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Trump Weighs Next Steps as Iran Talks End Without Agreement in Islamabad
11:33
Oil tankers and ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, UAE, March 11, 2026. (AP)
Oil tankers and ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, UAE, March 11, 2026. (AP)

Fees for the Strait: Iran’s Hormuz Tolls Revive Ancient Maritime Levies After Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
11:01
Map view showing the distance between Yanbu on the Red Sea coast and Al-Jubail in the Gulf, the two strategic endpoints of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline linking key export routes across the kingdom. (Image: Google Maps)
Map view showing the distance between Yanbu on the Red Sea coast and Al-Jubail in the Gulf, the two strategic endpoints of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline linking key export routes across the kingdom. (Image: Google Maps)

Saudi Arabia Restores East-West Oil Pipeline After Iranian Attacks Damage Energy Infrastructure
10:48
Planes operated by German airline Lufthansa sit on the tarmac at Munich International Airport in Munich, Germany, on Apr. 10, 2026. (AFP)
Planes operated by German airline Lufthansa sit on the tarmac at Munich International Airport in Munich, Germany, on Apr. 10, 2026. (AFP)

European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages Amid Hormuz Disruptions
09:40
US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, on April 11, 2026. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, on April 11, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Signals Naval Blockade Option After Iran Talks Stall
08:32
US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two in Islamabad on April 12, 2026, following marathon talks with Iran that ended without an agreement
US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two in Islamabad on April 12, 2026, following marathon talks with Iran that ended without an agreement

US, Iran Fail to Reach Deal After Marathon Islamabad Talks
11 04 - 2026
23:55
The logo of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The logo of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KDP Rejects Iraqi Presidential Election Process, Citing Procedural Violations and Kurdish Consensus Breach
23:38
U.S. Vice President JD Vance's motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad. (AP)
U.S. Vice President JD Vance's motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad. (AP)

US-Iran Talks Continue in Pakistan as Tehran Accuses Washington of “Excessive Demands” Over Strait of Hormuz
22:30
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. (AP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. (AP)

Netanyahu Claims Success Against Iran, Vows Continued Fight Against Tehran and Its Proxies
21:09
(L–R) Flags of Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
(L–R) Flags of Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian-linked Attacks on Kuwait, Reaffirms Gulf Solidarity
19:40
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) speaks with US Vice President JD Vance during their meeting amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. (AFP)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) speaks with US Vice President JD Vance during their meeting amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. (AFP)

US and Iran Hold Landmark Direct Peace Talks in Pakistan Amid Fragile Ceasefire
17:50
Nizar Amedi, Iraq's President. (Photo: Social Media)
Nizar Amedi, Iraq's President. (Photo: Social Media)

PUK’s Nizar Amedi Elected President of Iraq After Securing Parliamentary Majority
17:40
US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Virginia on April 10, 2026.
US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Virginia on April 10, 2026.

Trump Says US “Clearing” Strait of Hormuz as Iran Talks Begin in Pakistan
16:40
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince of the KSA, R, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince of the KSA, R, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Saudi Arabia Hosts Pakistani Military Deployment as Strategic Ties Deepen Amid Regional Tensions
16:02
Members of the new Iraqi Parliament are seen before the start of their first legislative session in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP)
Members of the new Iraqi Parliament are seen before the start of their first legislative session in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP)

Iraqi Presidential Vote Falters Amid Disputed Quorum and Major Factional Boycotts
15:43
US President Donald Trump gestures after stepping off Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Apr. 10, 2026. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump gestures after stepping off Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Apr. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Iran’s Intentions Will Soon Be Clear as Talks Officially Begin
15:16
"Freedom's Charge" a Revolutionary War Bronze sculpture depicting the "charge" by Chas Fagan is visible in the Rose Garden. (AFP)
"Freedom's Charge" a Revolutionary War Bronze sculpture depicting the "charge" by Chas Fagan is visible in the Rose Garden. (AFP)

Trump Unveils Arch Plan as White House Adds Revolutionary Sculpture
15:15
Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Lebanon’s parliament representing Hezbollah. (Photo: Lebanese media)
Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Lebanon’s parliament representing Hezbollah. (Photo: Lebanese media)

Hezbollah Lawmaker Rejects Lebanon-Israel Direct Talks as Constitutional Breach
14:02
Shelly Kittleson, the U.S. journalist, recently released from captivity in Iraq. (Photo: Social Media)
Shelly Kittleson, the U.S. journalist, recently released from captivity in Iraq. (Photo: Social Media)

What Unfolded as Journalist Shelly Kittleson Made Her Way Through Baghdad Airport?
13:49
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (R), and US Vice President JD Vance (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (R), and US Vice President JD Vance (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Islamabad Shuttle Diplomacy: Vance and Iranian Delegation Hold Separate Meetings with PM Sharif
12:51
A portrait of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed at a Tehran rally held in support of his leadership amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Mar. 9 , 2026 [Photo: West Asia News Agency)
A portrait of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed at a Tehran rally held in support of his leadership amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Mar. 9 , 2026 [Photo: West Asia News Agency)

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Reportedly ‘Wounded’
12:45
Serena Hotel, the expected venue for the US–Iran peace talks, Islamabad, April 11, 2026. (AFP)
Serena Hotel, the expected venue for the US–Iran peace talks, Islamabad, April 11, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Says US Agreed to Release Frozen Assets as Islamabad Nuclear Talks Advance
12:24
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister. (Photo: Reuters)
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister. (Photo: Reuters)

Iran Enters Nuclear Talks in Islamabad Under 'Complete Mistrust'
11:44
First responders rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the Southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Apr. 10 2026. (AFP)
First responders rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the Southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Apr. 10 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Death Toll Surpasses 1,900 as Israeli Strikes Intensify
11:33
A man inspects dead fish during a mass die-off at the Ibn Najm marsh, about 25 kilometres northeast of Najaf in central Iraq on June 1, 2025. (AFP)
A man inspects dead fish during a mass die-off at the Ibn Najm marsh, about 25 kilometres northeast of Najaf in central Iraq on June 1, 2025. (AFP)

Mass Fish Die-Off in Wasit Linked to Pollution from Diyala River
11:11
L-R: U.S. VP J.D. Vance and Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
L-R: U.S. VP J.D. Vance and Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Pakistan Urges U.S., Iran to Engage Constructively as Talks Begin in Islamabad
11:00
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy for Inspection Affairs at Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. (Photo: IRNA
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy for Inspection Affairs at Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. (Photo: IRNA

Senior Iranian Commander Says Opponents Misunderstood 'Great Power' of Iranian People
10:01
Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan24 Exclusive: Pakistan Hopeful US-Iran Talks Will Yield 'Positive Outcome’
08:39
The national flags of China and Iran fly in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on February 14, 2023. (Photo: CNN)
The national flags of China and Iran fly in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on February 14, 2023. (Photo: CNN)

CNN: China Preparing to Send Air Defense Missiles to Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire
07:58
Flags of U.S. and Iran against the backdrop of US aircraft carriers. (Illustraion and Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Flags of U.S. and Iran against the backdrop of US aircraft carriers. (Illustraion and Graphics: Kurdistan24)

War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
07:43
Speaker of Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. (Photo: IRNA)
Speaker of Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. (Photo: IRNA)

Qalibaf in Islamabad: 'We Have Good Faith, But We Do Not Trust America'
10 04 - 2026
23:39
Iranian flag (L), and Pakistani flag (R).
Iranian flag (L), and Pakistani flag (R).

Iran's Delegation Arrives in Islamabad as 41 Nations Set to Meet in London Over Strait of Hormuz
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