Antalya forum gathers leaders to address global instability

The armed forces of Iran announced on Saturday that they were restoring “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a recent decision to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes. The move marks a new escalation in the standoff with the United States, where efforts at de-escalation appear to have stalled once again.

On April 16, the next hearing in the case of Mammad Alpay, Executive Director of the “Election Monitoring” Alliance, was held at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules regulating state control measures against goods that do not meet technical regulation requirements, as the government seeks to strengthen oversight of consumer markets and align safety standards with international practice.

When Iranian officials announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, it appeared to signal a moment of de-escalation. But behind the language of “full access” lies a far more complex and uneasy reality — a ceasefire defined by restrictions, mistrust and lingering danger.