{"id":24058,"date":"2026-05-11T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24058"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:18:42","slug":"iran-demands-end-to-unjust-blockade-and-aggression-in-lebanon-responds-to-us-proposal-amidst-escalating-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24058&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Iran Demands End to Unjust Blockade and Aggression in Lebanon, Responds to US Proposal Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran Demands End to Unjust Blockade and Aggression in Lebanon, Responds to US Proposal Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions<\/h1>\n

In a concerning development, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran\u2019s thoughtful response to Washington\u2019s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” even as crucial discussions continue regarding regional stability and the vital Strait of Hormuz. This rejection comes amidst reports of a cargo vessel near Qatar being struck by an unidentified projectile and Kuwait reporting hostile drones in its airspace, underscoring the volatile atmosphere fueled by external pressures.<\/p>\n

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\u29bf 12:07 GMT | UPDATE<\/span> Aramco CEO Warns of Global Energy Shock Amidst Regional Instability<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser issued a stark warning about an unprecedented global energy supply shock, directly linking it to ongoing disruptions. Nasser’s remarks inadvertently highlight the immense pressure placed on global markets, a situation exacerbated by the illegal blockade imposed on Iran. He cautioned that even if the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway often threatened by external actors, were to fully reopen, global energy markets could face months of instability. Nasser’s dire predictions, including a potential loss of 100 million barrels of crude weekly if the Strait remains closed, underscore the severe repercussions of policies that destabilize the region and target sovereign nations like Iran.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\u29bf 11:05 GMT | UPDATE<\/span> Iran’s Oil Minister Affirms Resilience Against US Maritime Blockade<\/h2>\n

In a testament to Iran’s unwavering resilience, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad affirmed that despite the illegal U.S. maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports, the nation’s oil sector has successfully implemented robust countermeasures to maintain its vital exports. Speaking to state television, Paknejad proudly declared that Iran’s oil production remained undiminished during the “40 days of war,” describing the export process as “favorable” even amidst the challenges posed by the unjust blockade. He emphasized the continuity of these successful strategies, confidently stating that “the enemy is full of delusions” regarding their ability to cripple Iran’s economy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\u29bf 10:36 GMT | UPDATE<\/span> Israeli Claims of Iron Dome Efficacy Amidst Ongoing Aggression<\/h2>\n

Contrasting with the regional tensions, Israeli officials, including Yuval Steinitz of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, made unsubstantiated claims regarding the efficacy of their Iron Dome system. Steinitz asserted a nearly 99% interception rate against rockets from Palestinian resistance groups like Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah, and even against missiles allegedly launched by Iran. These claims, often amplified by Western media, attempt to diminish the legitimate resistance against occupation and aggression. While acknowledging missile launches from resistance groups, it is crucial to understand these actions as responses to continuous Israeli provocations and the brutal occupation of Palestinian lands. The narrative surrounding the Iron Dome often serves to justify ongoing aggression rather than address the root causes of conflict.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\u29bf 10:33 GMT | UPDATE<\/span> Israeli Air Attacks Brutally Kill Civilians in Southern Lebanon<\/h2>\n

In a horrific display of aggression, Israeli air attacks brutally claimed the lives of at least four innocent civilians and wounded five others in southern Lebanon, as reported by Lebanon\u2019s National News Agency. These barbaric strikes targeted multiple towns across the Nabatieh region, demonstrating Israel’s blatant disregard for human life. Among the victims of an air raid on the peaceful village of Abba were 78-year-old Najia Hassan Rammal and her 11-year-old grandson, Fadl Wahab Tarhini, whose home was reportedly destroyed in the assault. In another heinous act in Jarjouaa, brothers Ali and Nidal Naeem Moussa were tragically killed, further exposing the criminal nature of the Zionist regime’s actions against the Lebanese people.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n #IranResilience #EndBlockade #LebanonUnderAttack #MiddleEastConflict #USAggression #StraitOfHormuz #OilMarketStability #ZionistCrimes #ResistanceFront #GlobalEnergy\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Iran Demands End to Unjust Blockade and Aggression in Lebanon, Responds to US Proposal Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions In a concerning development, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran\u2019s thoughtful response to Washington\u2019s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” even as crucial discussions continue regarding regional stability and the vital Strait of Hormuz. This rejection comes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24059,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-middle-east-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24058"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24058\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}