WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly finalising plans for a comprehensive naval blockade of Iran, mirroring the economic pressure strategy previously applied against Venezuela, according to multiple American media reports.The plan, being developed at the highest levels of the White House and Pentagon, would extend beyond targeting Iran’s oil exports to halting all…
TEL AVIV / ISLAMABAD — Israel has openly expressed satisfaction over the failure of peace negotiations between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad, with the Israeli Prime Minister taking a sharp jab at Tehran in a nationally televised address.“Iran once threatened to wipe us off the map,” the Israeli Premier said with undisguised…
TEHRAN — Iran has firmly dismissed Washington’s assertion that American naval vessels have begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “baseless fabrication” and a deliberate act of provocation.The Iranian military spokesperson stated: “The Strait of Hormuz falls under Iran’s sovereign maritime jurisdiction. No foreign power has been authorized to conduct…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed what he described as “constructive dialogue” between Iran and the United States, calling on both nations to remain committed to de-escalation and peace.Speaking to the media, Dar stated: “I am grateful to both Iran and the United States for choosing diplomacy over confrontation.” He reaffirmed…
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iranian state media reported Sunday that progress toward a renewed nuclear agreement has stalled due to what Tehran describes as “excessive and unacceptable” demands from the United States.According to Iranian officials, negotiations broke down over several critical sticking points, most notably Iran’s rights over the Strait of Hormuz and its insistence…
Heading into Saturday, there was much anticipation that multiple teams would clinch playoff spots (and others would be mathematically eliminated) — to put it mildly, that anticipation was met. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins clinched the Eastern wild cards after the New Jersey Devils defeated the Detroit Red Wings in…
Jeff LegwoldApr 12, 2026, 06:35 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too….
Justin Bieber played his biggest concert in years as he headlined Coachella on Saturday night, delivering an intimate concert that leaned heavy on his Swag era and had Bieber mining through old YouTube clips on his laptop to take fans back to the early days. Bieber’s show was stripped back, particularly compared to Sabrina Carpenter’s…
Rich CiminiApr 12, 2026, 06:15 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York…
Budapest — April 12, 2026Polls have opened across Hungary in what analysts are calling the most consequential election the country has seen in decades. Long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban is seeking a fifth consecutive term in power, but for the first time in years, his grip on the country appears genuinely at risk.Standing against him…
