President Meloni Addresses Maritime Navigation and Security in Strait of Hormuz Conference
My thanks, of course, to President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer for this initiative. I consider this initiative to be extremely important, which is why I wanted to be here in person. Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is clearly an absolutely central issue for our nations , for Italy, for Europe, and for the international community as a whole. This is obviously about affirming a cornerstone principle of international law , a principle that applies to Hormuz and to any other passage on which global supply chains depend. However, it is obviously also a huge economic issue:... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open to Commercial Shipping Amid Lebanon Ceasefire; European Leaders Discuss Security Measures
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping following the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon.This announcement marks a significant development in the region's maritime security and international trade.The declaration was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who stated that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz would be completely open for the duration of the ceasefire.However, military vessels remain banned from the waterway, according to a senior Iranian military official.The ceasefire in Lebanon, involving Israel and Hezbollah, has allowed displaced families to return to their homes in affected areas.The reopening of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 18:05 LONDON
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire announced by US President Trump
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on April 16, announced by US President Donald Trump after discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.The ceasefire aims to halt hostilities between the two countries amid ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah.The truce was confirmed by Trump in social media posts and followed a phone call with both leaders.Trump also announced plans to host Netanyahu and Aoun at the White House for direct talks, marking the first meaningful dialogue between Israel and Lebanon since 1983.The ceasefire comes after intense fighting that has resulted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 20:00 LONDON
Israel Rejects Ceasefire with Hezbollah Ahead of Lebanon Talks in Washington
Israel has refused calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah as it prepares for scheduled talks with Lebanon in Washington.The Israeli government maintains that Hezbollah remains the main obstacle to peace and will not discuss halting the fighting during the upcoming negotiations.The talks, set to take place at the U.S.State Department, will mark the first formal contact between Israel and Lebanon, two countries without diplomatic relations.Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors finalized arrangements for the meeting following late-night discussions.Israeli strikes in Lebanon have continued amid the diplomatic efforts, causing significant casualties.Lebanese authorities report that more than 1,950 people have been killed in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 10:36 LONDON
