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If Russia gives permission, this will happen. Ilham Aliyev is just a facade. In Azerbaijan there are forces that even blackmail him. The Prime Minister, Defense Minister, Emergency Minister, Interior Minister, and deputies — all are Russia’s people.Carnegie Europe (@Carnegie_Europe)🧵 | The South Caucasus in 2026
The TRIPP project is designed to create a new dynamic of Armenia-Azerbaijan economic cooperation.
But Baku and Yerevan must first resolve their differences, write @Tom_deWaal, @ZaurShiriyev, & @AregKochinyan.
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carnegieendowment.org/europe…— https://x.com/Carnegie_Europe/status/2044347771189108969
— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) Apr 15, 2026
The parties reviewed the current status of projects being implemented under their strategic partnership in both oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sectors.
The post bp, Azerbaijan deepen energy partnership with new production plans first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Utah authorities have decided reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new charges following domestic violence allegations. NewsNation’s Paula Froelich has “The Scoop” on “Morning in America.”
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Key Stories
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Naval blockade tightens economic pressure — Following a breakdown in peace talks, the U.S. began a total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, successfully stopping all shipping traffic on its first day.
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High human cost reported in Operation Epic Fury — The conflict has seen over 6,000 Iranian military deaths and 1,701 civilian casualties, while the U.S. reports 15 service members killed and nearly 400 wounded since February.
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Counterintelligence efforts surge globally — Federal authorities have ramped up arrests for state-sponsored espionage, including charges against a former Army employee for leaking classified data and disruptions of Russian DNS hijacking networks.
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Global geopolitical shifts and energy crisis — The closure of major shipping lanes has triggered a global energy crisis and led Five Eyes partners to reconsider intelligence-sharing protocols due to shifting U.S. administrative policies.
TL;DR
The conflict in Iran has entered a tense seventh week with a fragile ceasefire in place while the U.S. enforces a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the pause in direct combat, President Trump suggests the war is nearly over as diplomatic talks are expected to resume in Pakistan.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday and offered to cover any potential shortfall in energy supplies caused by the Iran War as the U.S. military said its blockage of all Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz has been “fully implemented,” and all shipments out of the country hav been “completely halted.”
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Sen. John Fetterman, R-Pa., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss U.S.-Iran peace talks, opposition to war powers efforts, and rising tensions in Washington. #foxbusiness #mornignswithmaria
0:00 Intro: Fetterman Reacts to Trump on Iran
1:32 Fetterman: ‘Pulverizing’ Iran’s Military is a ‘Good Thing’
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3:51 Fetterman on War Resolutions & Democratic Party ‘Drift’
4:49 Fetterman Slams Democrats Over Hamas & Israel Support
5:25 Media Criticized for Prioritizing Trump Hate Over Iran Accountability
6:41 Fetterman on Funding DHS and Refusing to Defund ICE
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The U.S. said its forces stopped all sea trade to and from Iran while President Donald Trump suggested negotiations to end the war could restart this week, sending oil prices lower again.
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Before reaching the agreement, Azerbaijan also demanded that those responsible be punished by Russia. However, this demand was not accepted and was not included in the joint statement.MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA)Azərbaycan Respublikası Xarici İşlər Nazirliyinin və Rusiya Federasiyası Xarici İşlər Nazirliyinin birgə bəyanatı
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Joint Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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Совместное Заявление Министерства иностранных дел Азербайджанской Республики и Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации
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mfa.gov.az/az/news/no15626— https://x.com/AzerbaijanMFA/status/2044385760611340664
— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) Apr 15, 2026