Strait of Hormuz Closure (April 2026)
EscalatingIran oil ministry official states Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within 2 months
2026-04-13US naval blockade of Iranian ports active as of 14:00 GMT April 13, with CENTCOM permitting transit for non-Iranian vessels; IRGC warns military vessels approaching Hormuz constitute ceasefire violation; oil prices exceed $103/barrel.
Hungary's Orbán concedes election to Péter Magyar's Tisza party which wins two-thirds majority, demands president resign within 30 days, marking historic political shift with implications for EU-Russia relations.
Russia-Ukraine Easter ceasefire expired after 32 hours with over 2,000 violations reported by each side; fighting resumed despite prisoner exchange.
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Iran oil ministry official states Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within 2 months
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