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Tehran plans to officially establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and demand reparations from "hostile countries. " All other vessels will be required to obtain Iranian permission for transit through the strait.
Spain demands the release of a citizen detained by Israel in the waters off Crete. Israel suspects the man of having ties to the sanctioned group Hamas.
Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the US to end the conflict. Trump doubts the deal, as Tehran has not yet paid a high enough price.
The US will punish the payment of fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ban applies to any payments, even under the guise of charity.
The U. S. is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany due to a conflict between Trump and Merz. NATO is examining the details of the decision and calling on Europe to strengthen its own security.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
The US State Department has approved the sale of $8. 6 billion worth of weapons to the Middle East, bypassing Congress. The decision was justified by an emergency situation due to the conflict with Iran.
Beijing urges the UN not to terminate the UNIFIL mission mandate due to the lack of a truce. Diplomats believe that reducing forces now is premature.
Abbas Araghchi discussed ending the conflict with Israel and the United States with his foreign counterparts. Iran has conveyed a new proposal to Washington through intermediaries.
Due to the conflict between the US and Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a minimum. Meanwhile, Tehran is proposing to introduce a transit fee for vessels passing through Iranian waters.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Organizers introduced the Visitors' Lion award following the jury's resignation. Now, Russia and Israel are once again eligible to compete for an award at the exhibition.
Israel has provided the UAE with Spectro systems and the Iron Beam laser for protection against Iranian attacks. This marks the first instance of large-scale defense cooperation between the two countries.
The US President is considering troop reductions in Italy and Spain due to NATO's refusal to assist in the war against Iran. Trump criticized the allies for their lack of support.
Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, with matches to be held in the USA. Donald Trump supported this decision despite recent airstrikes on the country.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated there was a lack of evidence in Ukraine's request concerning a vessel with stolen grain. The ship has already left the country's territorial waters.
The international jury of the 2026 Venice Biennale has resigned. The reason was a demand to exclude Russia and Israel from the competition due to ICC allegations.
287 candidates have been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, including Donald Trump. The laureate will be announced on October 9, and the award ceremony will take place on December 10.
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i stated that the executions are a legal demand of the citizens. According to the UN, 21 people have been executed and 4,000 people have been arrested in Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei announced a new stage of Persian Gulf management due to the war. Iran also plans to independently guarantee security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete. 175 activists were detained and are being transported to Israel.
The vessel PANORMITIS, carrying stolen grain, has left Israeli territorial waters. The country's competent authorities have begun executing the request from the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office.
Israel refused to unload the vessel PANORMITIS, which was transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. Andrii Sybiha called this the result of diplomatic efforts.
An Israeli importer has refused to accept wheat and barley from the vessel Panormitis. Ukraine claims that this cargo was stolen by Russia.
The US is launching the Maritime Freedom Construct to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition will coordinate intelligence and sanctions against Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces have begun installing protective screens on HMMWVs to counter Hezbollah's FPV drones. This method was adopted from the experience of the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC would lower fuel costs. However, the market responded with Brent oil prices rising to 2022 record highs.
Italy's Ministry of Culture is investigating the Biennale due to Russia's admission to the 2026 exhibition. The EU is threatening to cancel two million euros in funding for the event.
The IRGC has assumed key power in Iran, weakening the role of the Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei only formally legitimizes the decisions of the military.
The Prosecutor General's Office is asking Israel to seize the vessel PANORMITIS and its cargo. Investigators believe the ship is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.