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President Donald Trump announced a new oil deal with Venezuela on Friday, under which the United States will take control of a 'large portion' of Venezuela's 65 billion barrels of confirmed oil reserves. The deal, which Trump says will more than double U.S. oil reserves at no cost to taxpayers, has drawn criticism from Venezuelan opposition figures.
Thousands rallied in Washington, D.C., on Friday to protest threats to voting rights ahead of the November midterms, marking the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Civil rights leaders and lawmakers condemned recent voting restrictions and a Supreme Court ruling they say weakens protections for minority voters.
Iran's Ambassador to the UK, Mohsen Baharvand, has called on the British government to condemn US economic sanctions against Iran, describing them as 'economic terrorism.' He emphasized the severe impact on Iranian civilians and urged London to take a stronger stance against US unilateral actions.
Iran's Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claimed President Trump exhibits schizophrenia and needs medical care, escalating rhetoric amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. Washington dismissed the remark as baseless, while analysts note such attacks highlight deep mistrust but unlikely alter bilateral ties.
Japanese Foreign Minister and ICC President, who is sanctioned by the U.S., held a phone conversation, as reported by Kyodo. The talks occur amid U.S. pressure on the ICC, with Japan balancing its alliance with Washington and support for international legal institutions.
The Trump administration is negotiating to secure long-term U.S. access to Venezuela's oil reserves, with a deal potentially signed soon. The agreement, likely structured as a lease, could face legal hurdles and has drawn attention amid tighter U.S.-Venezuela ties.
Iran is drafting a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to top security official Mohsen Rezaei. The move comes as mediators like Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman push for dialogue, while the U.S. maintains its blockade and sanctions.
Canada’s chief trade negotiator with the US, Dominic LeBlanc, welcomed Washington’s shift on French-language and cultural promotion measures, saying they will not be subject to US tariffs. The move comes amid ongoing tariff tensions between the two nations, with Canada having announced counter-tariffs on US goods.
On April 14, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the ongoing tensions in the Middle East are a direct result of US and Israeli actions. He urged the international community to adopt a firm stance and take concrete steps to protect regional peace and security.
