Six weeks after the beginning of the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is giving the United States Navy its most difficult jobs of the conflict: blockade Iran’s ports and clear the strategic Strait of Hormuz of any Iranian mines.
Day: April 13, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and the UK will hold a conference of nations willing to participate in a multinational coalition “aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the [Strait of Hormuz].” President Macron called it a “strictly defensive mission, separate from warring parties.”
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) Apr 13, 2026
Texas Shiite Scholar Jawad Wahedi at Long Island Mosque Memorial for Khamenei: His Martyrdom Served Islam More Than His Life; Mojtaba Khamenei Will Be Even Better Than His Father
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— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Apr 13, 2026
US crude oil prices surged nearly 8%, reaching US$104 per barrel, as concerns grow over a potential US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In March, Iran exported around 1.85 million barrels of crude per day through the strait. Meanwhile, Hungarians are eyeing a new economic future as Peter Magyar promises reforms to tackle corruption.
##hormuz #oilprices #iran
##hormuz #oilprices #iran
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⚡️At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire.
Russian forces launched 98 drones against Ukraine overnight, of which 65 were Shahed-type drones, the Air Force said.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) Apr 13, 2026
International Mugham Center has hosted a spectacular concert of percussion virtuoso Jafar Hasanov, a laureate of national and international competitions and recipient of the Uzeyir Hajibayli Prize, AzerNEWS reports.
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🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz has been criticized over his remarks that a “noticeable share” of crimes in Germany is committed by migrants
During a speech, Merz said that Germany must speak openly about the causes of violence, including the fact that a “significant portion” of such crimes is linked to migrant groups.
His comments drew sharp criticism from lawmakers representing Alliance 90/The Greens and The Left.
Following his remarks, Interior Ministry spokesperson Christoph de Vries stated that particularly high figures are recorded among nationals of Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Morocco.
He added that, in terms of suspects in violent crimes per 100,000 people, the figure for Syrian nationals is nearly 11 times higher than for German citizens, and noted that women are most often the victims of such violence.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) Apr 13, 2026