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April 24
The Iran War Has Created the Largest Energy Security Threat Ever, According to the IEA
April 23
Analysis reveals $50 billion worth of oil lost during the first 50 days of the Iran war
April 22
Oil Prices Increase While Gold and Silver Decline as Ceasefire Between US and Iran Approaches Expiration
April 21
Oil Processing at Novokuibyshevsk Refinery in Russia Suspended Following Ukraine Strike
April 21
Major Airlines Cut Flights, Cancel Routes, and Raise Fares as Jet Fuel Prices Surge Past $200 a Barrel
April 21
Russia Implements Export Restrictions on Helium Due to Worldwide Shortage
April 20
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Sparks 47% Surge in Urea Prices, Putting Farmers Under Pressure
April 19
News on War
Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan to coordinate on bilateral and regional issues
April 24
Iran Captures Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Trump's Continued Ports Blockade
Iran Has Not Made Any Plans to Join the Next Round of Talks with the US in Pakistan
April 20
Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that Iran has not yet decided whether to take part in a new round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the US in Islamabad, citing inconsistent actions from Washington.
Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold direct talks on April 23, in Washington
April 20
Israel and Lebanon are set to hold the next round of direct talks on April 23 in Washington, according to sources.
The discussions will be held at the US State Department, with both countries represented by their ambassadors in Washington.
Trump once more threatens to ‘obliterate the entire country’ if Iran declines to sign a peace deal
April 19
Trump has once again issued a warning to Iran, stating that the U.S. will demolish all power plants and bridges if an agreement to end the war is not achieved. Trump stated that his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad for peace talks, but he did not mention any involvement of his vice president.Iran has not yet confirmed whether it will participate in the negotiations.
Mediators urge extension of ceasefire as chances for a deal diminish
April 19
Israel violates the ceasefire in southern Lebanon once again.
April 19
Al Mayadeen and other Arab sources have reported that Israeli forces breached the 10-day ceasefire in southern Lebanon, which began at dawn on Friday, April 17, 2026 by targeting civilians.
Houthi Leadership Threatens Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait
April 19
Hussein al-Ezzi, a senior leader within the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement and Deputy Foreign Minister of their Sana'a-based government, has formally stated that the group is prepared to block international shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in direct retaliation to the regional policies enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
This action may be taken not only in response to an escalation against Iran but also as a strategic measure to protect Hezbollah in Lebanon
Iran Announced That It Has Closed and Is Controlling the Strait of Hormuz Until the Conflict Ends
April 18
The Iran Supreme National Security Council has officially announced that the government of Iran will continue to exercise rigorous and comprehensive surveillance and control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This measure is intended to remain in place until the ongoing conflict, described as a US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, is fully and conclusively brought to an end.....
Civilian structures that have been targeted by US-Isreal
Over 3000 deaths of which 160 school girls and over 7,000 injuries
3.2 million people have been displaced
Bombing oil and energy infrastructure has caused "black rain" and toxic pollutants in Tehran, damaging water and agricultural resources and endangering public health
