Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 20 Apr 2026,Monday International
Iran has accused the United States of “bullying behaviour” following the seizure of its cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating diplomatic tensions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, discussing the crisis and ongoing regional instability. Tehran criticised Washington’s actions as provocative and inconsistent with diplomatic efforts, especially amid a fragile ceasefire. Pakistan reiterated its support for dialogue and mediation between the two nations. The incident has further strained peace talks, raised fears of retaliation, and increased uncertainty in the already volatile Middle East region. (PC: HT)
