Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed confidence in the strengthened strategic partnership between Iran and Russia following high-level talks. In a statement on social media platform X, Araghchi expressed his satisfaction with the dialogue on the highest level, particularly at a time when the region is facing significant conflicts. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had a meeting. Araghchi wrote on X that recent events have proven the depth and strength of our strategic partnership. Araghchi also stated that as the ties between the two countries continue to improve, Iran appreciates Russia’s single-minded stance and supports its diplomatic efforts.
Meanwhile, 22 drug smugglers were arrested in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. US-based news agency CNN reported that the US and Iran are not as far apart as they seem. In his statement, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has demanded the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Six Pakistanis were arrested in a security operation in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. US former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said that Trump wants Iran to completely disarm, which is unlikely to happen. The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC Plus, effective May 1, 2026. The report by UNESCO revealed that 10 million girls in Afghanistan have been affected by the Taliban’s restrictions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott McCallum made a significant claim about Iran’s petrol. Japan has tightened its policy against undocumented foreigners by expelling a record 318 people in the past year, nearly three times the number of two years ago. Qatar has reiterated its support for Pakistani mediation in US-Iran talks. A tragic incident occurred in the Indian state of Odisha, where a poor tribal man was forced to dig up his deceased sister’s grave to withdraw money from her bank account.
The organization aims to ensure cooperation between member countries in the areas of politics, economy, security, and counter-terrorism. According to US media, Tehran has proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is under pressure to close. The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after two months of war. The police are searching for a 89-year-old attacker who opened fire. The Iranian embassy in Ghana shared a new Lego video on their official social media account.
In a statement, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has demanded the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Pakistan Army’s public relations department, the missile system is equipped with the latest Avionics and navigation technology. The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC Plus, effective May 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump faces an important deadline on May 1, related to ongoing military operations against Iran, under the War Powers Act. The President cannot maintain military operations without Congressional approval for more than 60 days. US Treasury Secretary Scott McCallum made a significant claim about Iran’s petrol. US former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said that Trump wants Iran to completely disarm, which is unlikely to happen.
