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Somali referee Omar Artan, denied US entry for World Cup duty, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa. The appointment follows his exclusion from the tournament and serves as a political gesture by UEFA amid tensions with FIFA.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei slammed the US on January 11 for its 'addiction' to sanctions, saying it reflects Washington's failed foreign policy. He reaffirmed Iran's commitment to strengthening ties with neighbors and international partners despite pressure.
Oil prices surged as hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz faded, with Brent reaching $84.64 and WTI $80.63. Meanwhile, U.S. gasoline prices dipped to $4.00 a gallon, though analysts warn of potential record highs if tensions persist.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allegations about Iran's nuclear program, calling them baseless and politically motivated. He reiterated Iran's commitment to a peaceful nuclear program under IAEA supervision, and urged the international community to ignore what he called misinformation from Israel.
Iran has called on Iraq to prevent any use of its territory for actions against Tehran, emphasizing bilateral security commitments. The request comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing security consultations between the two neighbors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to the resistance path, dismissing Western pressure to change course. The statement, made amid regional tensions, underscores Iran's strategic doctrine and aims to reassure allies while signaling firmness.
On April 14, an IRGC spokesperson called the Strait of Hormuz a strategic asset for Iran, not merely an oil route, but a means to project power and counter adversaries. The remarks come amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and were made during a press briefing in Tehran.
The US State Department has criticized China's designation of a 'nature reserve' around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, calling it a unilateral attempt to assert sovereignty and block Filipino fishermen. Washington reaffirmed its support for the Philippines and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Iran's military has declared that its new management strategy for the Strait of Hormuz is fully operational and irreversible, despite U.S. military presence in the region. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over maritime security in the Gulf.
