Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, has stated that the US lacks the capability to enforce a maritime blockade on Iran. According to Iranian media reports, Mohseni-Ejei emphasized that the US should be aware that they do not possess the power to impose a naval blockade on Iran. US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen’s counterpart, US Secretary of the Treasury, had previously stated that President Trump has clearly stated that the US Navy will continue to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports. This comes as a recent report reveals that at least 10 serving military personnel have lost their lives since the beginning of 2026, with six reported in April alone.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected to visit Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman. Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies are gaining momentum within India.
The royal visit of the British monarch, Charles III to the US has been affected following the recent shooting incident in Washington. Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia, after Israel officially recognized the entity a few months ago.
The influx of Hajj pilgrims from around the world continues, with over 20,000 pilgrims having arrived in Medina so far through various flights. The United Arab Emirates has approved a one billion-dollar package for the industrial sector. A recent report alleges that a bomb-laden car exploded outside a police station in Mali, leading to the death of a military officer.
The United Nations has warned of the risk of human catastrophe due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a lighthearted remark ahead of a White House dinner, Caroline Leavitt joked that “some bullets will fly” today. Iranian media reports that Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Pakistan once again before departing for Russia. A recent report states that a plane crash occurred due to an engine catching fire during takeoff.
Iran reportedly exports approximately 1.7 to 1.8 million barrels of oil per day. A security breach occurred as the attacker rapidly broke through security barriers to enter the hotel. Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected to visit Pakistan after completing a visit to Oman. The royal visit of the British monarch, Charles III to the US has been affected following the recent shooting incident in Washington.
An arrested human trafficker has confessed to smuggling 16 Pakistani nationals who went missing in a recent boat accident in Libya. The United Nations has warned of the risk of human catastrophe due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies are gaining momentum within India.
Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia, after Israel officially recognized the entity a few months ago.

