Italian geopolitical analyst Giulio Chinappi, in an interview with Mehr News Agency, has characterized the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as "coercive economic warfare" and a violation of international law absent a UN Security Council mandate.

He warned that President Trump's rhetoric of civilizational annihilation and the collapse of Islamabad talks signal a premeditated strategy of capitulation rather than genuine diplomacy, sending a damaging message to the Global South about the selective enforcement of international law.

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"US naval blockade will be met with full force" – Iran's senior commander

Major General Pilot Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a stark warning to the United States:

🔹 "If the aggressive and terrorist US continues its illegal naval blockade in the region and creates insecurity for Iran's commercial ships and oil tankers, this action will constitute a breach of the ceasefire. Iran's powerful Armed Forces will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, or the Red Sea."

🔹 "Iran will act decisively to defend its national sovereignty and interests."

The warning comes amid heightened tensions following recent US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian cultural and civilian sites.

UAE vice president contacts Iran's Parliament speaker amid regional tensions

Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, held a telephone conversation with Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, today.

The two sides discussed regional developments and ways to reduce tensions amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes against Iranian civilian and cultural sites.

Another Iranian tanker successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz

Despite US threats of a naval blockade, the sanctioned Iranian oil tanker "Alisha" has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, passing through the waterway monitored by Iran between Hormuz and Larak Islands.

The route operates as a toll corridor for commercial vessels, and the tanker encountered no obstacles during its transit.

This marks at least the third Iranian tanker to navigate the strategic strait in recent days, underscoring Tehran's ability to maintain maritime exports despite American pressure.

Iran likely to host Pakistani delegation today: FM spox

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced:

🔹 "Today, we are likely to host a delegation from Pakistan. This follows previous talks held in Islamabad, as well as discussions between the Pakistani side and the United States."

🔹 "During this visit, the views of both sides are expected to be discussed in detail."

Trump claims Iran deal possible before UK king's US visit

US President Donald Trump told Sky News that reaching an agreement with Iran is likely before the British king's upcoming state visit to the United States.

According to the announced schedule, King Charles III is set to travel to the US for a state visit in late April.

No peace in region with Zionist regime existing: Ardoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a sharp statement on regional peace efforts:

🔹 "If peace is to be established in our region, it will not be achieved as long as the Zionist regime exists."

🔹 "Whenever the slightest hope for peace emerges, Israel does its utmost to sabotage it."

Erdoğan also confirmed that Turkey is working to extend the ceasefire and continue facilitating US-Iran negotiations.

I will not cave to Trump's pressure to join war on Iran: Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats to reconsider bilateral agreements if London refuses to participate in the war against Iran.

Speaking Wednesday during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer declared:

🔹 "I will not change my mind, and I will not cave."

🔹 "This is not our war, and UK will not be dragged into this conflict."

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on bilateral ties, regional developments

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss:

🔹 The latest status of bilateral relations
🔹 Regional developments
🔹 Developments related to Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad

🔴 High-level Pakistani delegation en route to Tehran

Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading a high-level political-security delegation to Tehran, tasked with delivering a new message from Washington and planning for the second round of Iran-US talks, according to IRIB News.

Sources in Islamabad confirm the delegation departed minutes ago. They will meet with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is set to welcome the delegation within the next half hour.

The visit comes amid growing speculation that the next round of Tehran-Washington negotiations will be hosted by Islamabad in the coming days. Western media reports cited by Pakistani sources suggest these talks are increasingly likely.

The delegation will reportedly discuss the agenda and framework for the upcoming negotiations, as diplomatic efforts intensify to extend the fragile ceasefire and de-escalate tensions following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.

Priority is preventing war resumption, reopening Strait of Hormuz: Beijing

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated:

🔹 "The immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of conflict, maintain the ceasefire, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."

🔹 "This war should never have happened, and the world—especially smaller nations—should not have had to suffer its consequences."

🔹 "China welcomes all efforts to end the Iran-US war."

‼️Al-Mayadeen: Lebanon ceasefire to begin tonight following Iran's push

Citing a senior Iranian security source, Al-Mayadeen reports that a ceasefire in Lebanon will take effect tonight, following Iran's pursuit and pressure.

🔹 The ceasefire will last for one week, coinciding with the duration of the Iran-US ceasefire.

🔹 The source added that Netanyahu — described as a "saboteur element" — may attempt to disrupt the agreement, but the United States is considered a partner and responsible for restraining him.

‼️The Zionist regime's cabinet will hold a meeting within the next four hours to discuss the proposed ceasefire in Lebanon, according to reports.

Attacks on civilian targets constitute war crimes: Iran's energy min.

Abbas Aliabadi, Iran's Minister of Energy, in an official letter to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), strongly condemned US and Israeli military strikes on solar power plants in Iran.

Aliabadi called on the international community to take immediate action against the attacks, stating that targeting civilian energy infrastructure constitutes a clear war crime.

‼️ Breaking: 🚨

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, has arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation. 🇵🇰🇮🇷

‼️Islamabad prepares to host second round of Iran-US talks

Pakistan's Geo TV network, citing informed sources, has reported that the next round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington will likely be held in the Pakistani capital next week.

According to the report:

🔹 The second round of Iran-US talks is expected to take place in Islamabad during the coming week.

🔹 Necessary orders have been issued to ensure logistical and security preparations for hosting the talks.