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Trump criticizes Wall Street Journal over Iran editorial

Apr 22, 2026, 00:40 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized The Wall Street Journal and one of its editorial writers after an opinion piece questioned his approach to Iran, defending his administration’s actions and saying Iran has been severely weakened under his policies.

"For 47 years, they have killed our people, and many others, and taken advantage of every President, except me — And what did I give to them, a Country in tatters! Their entire Navy is at the bottom of the Sea, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar is wiped out, their Nuclear Labs and Storage Areas were OBLITERATED late one dark June evening by our Great B-2 Bombers, their leaders are DEAD, including General Soleimani, their evil genius who destroyed the lives of so many with his favored roadside bombs, the Strait of Hormuz is BLOCKADED and totally controlled by the U.S., with no Ships allowed to go to Iranian Ports — It is said that they are losing 500 Million Dollars a day because of this — Their Country is an Economic Catastrophe, that is hanging by a thread," Trump posted on Truth Social.

"Barack Hussein Obama gave them 1.7 Billion Dollars in “Green” Cash, flown in by a Boeing 757 to their leaders, and Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in order to help them on their way to a Nuclear Bomb. Other Presidents did nothing to stop them, a BLIGHT on the Office of the Presidency! But despite all of this, I have a MORON on the Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal writing about me being taken for a “sucker.” Iran certainly doesn’t think so! Neither does anyone else. I guess Rupert Murdoch told him to write it this way, because The Wall Street Journal has lost its way, no longer required reading, just another failing political “RAG!" Trump added.

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UK to host military talks on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz - Reuters

Apr 22, 2026, 00:14 GMT+1

Military planners from more than 30 countries will meet in London for two days starting Wednesday to advance plans aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said, Reuters reported.

The UK Ministry of Defense said the talks will build on previous discussions involving more than 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, which were aimed at coordinating maritime security efforts.

UK Defense Secretary John Healey said the aim is to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation and support a lasting ceasefire.

US forces board sanctioned vessel in INDOPACOM area, Pentagon says

Apr 22, 2026, 00:07 GMT+1

US forces conducted a maritime interdiction and boarding of the sanctioned, stateless vessel M/T Tifani overnight in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility, the Department of War said.

"Overnight, US forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility," Pentagon posted on X.

"As we have made clear, we will pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks and interdict sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran—anywhere they operate. International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain," the post added.

China caught red-handed over alleged Iran missile-linked chemical shipment, Senator says

Apr 22, 2026, 00:01 GMT+1

US Senator Rick Scott said on Tuesday China was “caught red-handed” heading to Iran with dual-use chemicals used in ballistic missile production, describing Beijing as an “imminent threat” to US national security.

"COMMUNIST CHINA got caught red-handed, headed to Iran to provide them with dual-use chemicals used to create BALLISTIC MISSILES while our great military is fighting in the Gulf. This is EXACTLY why they are our enemy, and an imminent threat to our national security," he posted on X.

Lindsey Graham backs Iran blockade, urges tougher terms in any deal

Apr 21, 2026, 23:57 GMT+1

US Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday maintaining the blockade on Iran is a “very smart decision,” arguing it should be used to increase pressure on what he called the Iranian government, while outlining strict conditions for any diplomatic settlement.

"Accomplishing these objectives is the only way to ensure stability in the region going forward and makes sure Tehran does not go back to its old ways: Doing whatever it takes to get the highly enriched uranium out of Iran so they cannot make a dirty bomb - Ensuring the regime can never enrich uranium again — which is different than peaceful nuclear power - Capping and monitoring the regime’s drone and missiles program - Ending Iran’s support for terrorist proxies," Graham posted on X.

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari says backlash follows Iran war opposition

Apr 21, 2026, 23:50 GMT+1

US Democratic Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari said on Tuesday she and her staff have faced threats and coordinated attacks following her political stance.

Ansari rejected allegations linking her to Iran’s government and reaffirmed her opposition to the Islamic Republic, saying she supports human rights and US constitutional obligations.

"My duty is clear: to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to faithfully serve the people of Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District. It is the honor of my life to represent the people of Arizona in Congress, over 75 percent of whom are deeply opposed to this war. I remain committed to doing so with integrity and transparency," Ansari posted on X.