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Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Rescue Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz; Warns Against Iranian Interference
WASHINGTON/DUBAI (HRNW): U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced the commencement of “Project Freedom,” a strategic operation set to begin Monday morning aimed at liberating international vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The President disclosed via social media that several nations reached out to the United States requesting assistance to secure the safe…
Iran Says New Diplomatic Proposal Sent to U.S. Through Pakistan, Praises Islamabad’s Mediation Role
Islamabad (HRNW)- Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moqadam, has said that Iran has conveyed a new diplomatic negotiation plan to the United States through Pakistan, adding that progress on the proposal will depend on Washington’s approach toward dialogue. In an interview with an Iranian news agency, the ambassador stated that Iran’s position and demands are…
Two U.S. Soldiers Missing During Military Exercise in Morocco, Search Operation Underway
Tantan (HRNW)- Two U.S. soldiers have gone missing during a military exercise in Morocco, according to a statement issued by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Officials said the soldiers were taking part in African Lion 2026, an annual multinational exercise aimed at strengthening cooperation between U.S. forces, NATO allies, and African partner nations. According to the statement,…
Iran’s Quds Force Condemns Reported Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla, Calls It a Violation of International Law
Tehran (HRNW)- The Iranian Quds Force has strongly condemned the reported Israeli attack on a flotilla convoy carrying humanitarian aid toward Gaza. According to media reports, Brigadier General Esmail Qani, commander of the Iranian Quds Force, denounced the incident and expressed strong opposition to what he described as the detention of pro-Palestinian activists aboard the vessel….
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Claim U.S. Faces Difficult Strategic Choices Amid Rising Tensions
Tehran (HRNW)- The intelligence wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that the United States now faces limited decision-making options regarding Iran and is confronting a difficult strategic choice. According to Iranian media reports, a statement shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) said that U.S. President Donald Trump must…
Daily Mail Reports Jemima Goldsmith and Cameron O’Reilly Are Engaged
London (HRNW)- The British newspaper Daily Mail has reported that 52-year-old award-winning screenwriter Jemima Goldsmith is engaged to documentary producer Cameron O’Reilly. According to the report, 62-year-old Cameron O’Reilly is an Irish-Australian financier and the son of the late Sir Anthony O’Reilly, a renowned media figure and international rugby star. The publication states that the two…
Iranian Oil Tanker Reportedly Avoids Maritime Tracking, Reaches Far East Waters
Lombok Strait (HRNW)- A large Iranian oil tanker has reportedly moved beyond standard maritime surveillance and tracking systems and safely reached waters in the Far East, drawing attention from global maritime observers. According to marine monitoring reports, the National Iranian Tanker Company’s Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) “HUGE” (IMO: 9357183) was last publicly tracked near Sri…
Deadly Fire in New Delhi Residential Building Claims Nine Lives, Investigation Underway
New Delhi (HRNW)- At least nine people were killed in a tragic fire that broke out in a residential building in the Vivek Vihar area of New Delhi, according to Indian media reports. The blaze reportedly started suddenly on the second floor of the building before rapidly spreading to the third and fourth floors, causing panic…
Zelensky Warns Belarus Over Possible Role in Russia-Ukraine War as Border Tensions Rise
Kyiv (HRNW)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again warned Belarus to avoid becoming involved in Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, while also highlighting increased suspicious activity along the shared border. According to international media reports, Zelensky stated in a video address shared on social media that Ukraine is closely monitoring developments in border regions with…
Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Security Concerns Rise After Second Incident in 10 Days
Gulf of Aden (HRNW)- Somali pirates have reportedly hijacked an oil tanker off the coast near Yemen, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the region. According to media reports, the MT Eureka was seized and diverted toward Somalia after being captured near the port of Qana. Security officials in Somalia’s Puntland region, speaking to the…