Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.

US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could be over "very soon," and Pakistan's powerful army chief visited Tehran in a bid to bridge the gap between the United States and Iran and pave the way for a new round of talks.

Hopes of a ceasefire in Lebanon rise amid intensified diplomacy, with a fragile truce holding despite continued geopolitical tensions.

April 15 (UPI) -- As a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues, Iran threatened Wednesday to halt shipping in the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, calling the blockade illegal.

Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir arrives in Iran for peace talks aimed at resolving U.S.-Iran tensions and facilitating negotiations.

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CENTCOM chief says blockade on Iran 'fully implemented' after 36 hours; IAEA head says any deal with Tehran needs 'very detailed' oversight of nuclear program

Showering praise on Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir once again, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called him a “fantastic” military officer.In an interview with the New...