Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1549 EAT on Friday 8 May 2026 The United States said Iran launched missiles, drones and small boats targeting three of its warships in what it described as an “unprovoked attack”, with President Donald Trump stating that Iran had “trifled with us today”. Iran’s top military command rejected…
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Iran Threatens Response if US Enters Hormuz After Trump’s ‘Guide Ships’ Pledge
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1328 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 Iran’s military has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Washington would “help free up” ships stranded in the strategic waterway. In a statement on Monday, Ali Abdollahi, head of…
Trump Says King “Agrees” Iran Should Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons at White House Banquet
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1333 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 During a speech in Washington on Monday night, King Charles III used historical references to inject humour into his remarks, drawing laughter from the audience despite the serious nature of the events he cited. The King thanked Donald Trump for a…
Iran ramps up diplomacy as foreign minister heads to Russia for war talks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1306 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran ramps up diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the United States–Israel war involving Iran. On arrival, Araghchi said the visit was…
Trump Announces Ceasefire Extension With Iran as Talks Stall
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 A senior Iranian adviser has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension, describing it as “meaningless” and alleging it is “a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike”. Mahdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad…
3rd WCH Emergency Summit Issues Global Call to End Israel–Iran Conflict Now.
HICGI News Agency- Updated at 1237 EAT on Tuesday 21st April 2026 DOHA, QATAR / LAS VEGAS, USA – Amidst rising regional tensions and the fragile state of global stability, Her Highness Queen Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura (Queen Maria), Founder and President of We Care for Humanity (WCH), convened the 3rd Emergency Online…
Iran Blockade by US Likely to Intensify Global Energy Shock, Experts Say
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1323 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 US Naval Blockade of Iran Risks Deepening Global Energy Crisis, Analysts WarnThe planned naval blockade of Iran by Donald Trump could further disrupt international shipping and intensify the global energy crisis, analysts have warned. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel…
Deep divisions persist as negotiators seek common ground on Iran peace deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1139 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 Pakistan is expected to host US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad for talks that could begin as early as Friday, as efforts intensify to salvage a fragile diplomatic process. However, significant differences remain unresolved — starting with the basic framework for…
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