‼️Strait of Hormuz reopening pushes Brent crude to brink of $80 collapse

‼️US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, following the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened to commercial shipping.

📹 Iranian girls voice support for their country by staging a massive rally in Tehran

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Dutch parliament calls for suspension of EU trade with Israel

🔹 A majority of Dutch parliamentarians have approved a motion urging the government to push for the suspension of trade and economic cooperation with Israel at the European Union level.

🔹 The decision follows parliamentary debates in which divisions emerged among ruling coalition parties on how to respond to Israel's policies.

🔹 Citing Israel's military operations in Lebanon, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, and recent developments, political parties in parliament described these actions as a serious human rights concern and supported reviewing measures at the EU level, including suspending the trade component of the agreement.

Naval blockade of Iran stays until 'deal 100% complete': Trump

🔹 US president claims Strait of Hormuz "completely open" but blockade remains in full force.

Axios: Iran-US next talks expected Sunday in Islamabad

🔹 Citing source, next round of negotiations likely in Pakistan's capital.

Iran's envoy to Pakistan: Pakistan diplomacy paves way for lasting peace

🔹 Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, stated that with Iran's robust defense, an accessible ceasefire in Lebanon, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, giving diplomacy a chance through Pakistan's initiatives paves the way for lasting peace, collective security, and regional prosperity.

🔹 He added that trust, goodwill, respect, and synergy among regional countries can bridge existing gaps toward convergence, with intellectuals, politicians, and media playing a key role.

Iran negotiations must move quickly: Trump

🔹 US President Donald Trump claimed that the negotiation process with Iran "must move very quickly."

🔹 In justifying his remarks, he stated: "Most of the points have already been negotiated."

Swedish Prime Minister: Navigation in Strait of Hormuz is a global concern

🔹 Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden, wrote on social media:

"Important discussions were held today on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer.

Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a global concern that affects all of us. Sweden is ready to help secure safe passage through the strait once a permanent ceasefire is established."

Iranian youth taekwondo team secures runner-up spot at world championships

🔹 At the conclusion of the 15th World Taekwondo Junior Championships, Iran's national boys' team successfully secured the title of world vice-champions (runner-up).

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker meets Iranian parliamentary delegation in Turkey

🔹 Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, met today with the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by Manouchehr Mottaki, on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Union summit in Istanbul.

🔹 Ayaz Sadiq, emphasizing the importance of close neighborly relations between Iran and Pakistan, stated that Islamabad is committed to advancing diplomatic efforts to establish peace in the region.

Conditional opening of Strait of Hormuz tests enemy's adherence to commitments: Iran

🔹 Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy of Communications for the Iranian President's Office, stated that the enemy's Twitter rhetoric and baseless statements aim to deprive the Iranian nation of the pride they have earned through great victories in their powerful defense.

🔹 Tabatabaei added that the conditional and limited reopening of a part of the Strait of Hormuz is purely an Iranian initiative, creating responsibility and testing the other side's adherence to their commitments.

🔹 He warned that if the other side fails to uphold their commitments, they will face dire consequences.

A new order now prevails in the Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

🔹 The Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Friday that a new order has been established in the Strait of Hormuz.

🔹 In a message on social media platform X, the command stated: "A new order now prevails in the Strait of Hormuz. Civilian vessels may only transit via the route designated by Iran. The passage of military vessels through the strait remains prohibited."

🔹 The command added that transit is only permitted with authorization from the IRGC Navy, emphasizing that this arrangement is part of the "battlefield silence period" agreement and follows the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire.

Hormuz transits proceed under pre-announced conditions in line with Lebanon ceasefire: Iran FM spox.

🔹 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that in line with the Lebanon ceasefire established last night, transits in the Strait of Hormuz will proceed under the same conditions previously announced.

🔹 "There is no new agreement. The same conditions stipulated from the beginning are being followed," Baghaei said.

🔹 He added that Iran pursued the Lebanon ceasefire based on the April 6 understanding. The commitment involves transit of commercial vessels in coordination with Iran.

Washington Post: Five empty tankers reach Iranian ports, begin loading millions of barrels

🔹 Analysis of satellite imagery and ship tracking data by the Washington Post provides a picture of maritime activities taking place inside the United States' naval blockade.

Iran and US must show flexibility: Pakistan

🔹 Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, called on Washington and Tehran to "show flexibility" at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

🔹 Dar stated that Pakistan demands a "permanent end" to the US and Israeli war against Iran.

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Shaneh Tarash village in northern Iran is redefining rural tourism through community power

🌿 Nestled in lush Mazandaran, this Tonekabon village blends nature with heritage—famed for Chadorshab weaving and traditional wooden comb carving, reflected in its very name.

🔄 Since 2018, with UN and Iranian agency support, Shaneh Tarash has adopted an innovative tourism management model. A local cooperative now includes 95% of residents, ensuring fair benefit distribution.

✋ Visitors can join live artisan workshops, reviving centuries-old crafts. Officials say this isn't just a project—it's a sustainable movement, turning local identity into economic opportunity.

🇮🇷 A blueprint for Iran’s rural future.

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