ISNA
Coverage of ISNA in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's negotiating delegation leaves Switzerland after US talks
Iran's negotiating delegation has left Switzerland following 18 hours of talks with the US. The technical team will remain in Switzerland to continue negotiations on the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
- Hormuz Closure Threatens Recession Rivaling 2008, Rapidan Says
A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a recession comparable to the 2008 financial crisis, according to analysis from Rapidan. The critical shipping chokepoint, shown in the image with anchored tankers, is vital for global oil transport and trade. Disruption to this strategic waterway poses significant risks to the global economy.
- Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard allegedly placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as indicated by a chart published by semiofficial news agencies. The move, dated between February 28 and April 9, 2026, appears to be a pressure tactic amid tensions with Israel and the U.S., which are in a temporary ceasefire ahead of potential negotiations.