US-Iran War Hits Saudi's Economic Growth | US Pushes Coalition To Reopen Hormuz | WION Headlines

Added: 2026-04-30

[00:00:00]Welcome back. [music] I'm Samiksha Srivastava. Here's a look at the top headlines we are tracking this hour.

[00:00:09]Iran's president warns US blockade on Iranian ports would deepen disruptions [music] in the Gulf and is doomed to fail. Says such measures violate international law, increase regional tensions, and undermine long-term stability in the region.

[00:00:51]Reports say US is seeking to build an international coalition to restart commercial shipping [music] in the Strait of Hormuz as talks with Iran stall. Proposes maritime freedom construct [music] to coordinate security and enforce sanctions.

[00:01:17]US House of Representatives narrowly passes a 3-year budget plan in a 215 [music] by 211 vote, paving the way for Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for >> [music] >> immigration enforcement. No Democrats support measure.

[00:01:47]UK government announces an extra $33 million to fund security for [music] Jewish communities the after stabbing in London. Funding to support increased protection [music] at synagogues, schools, and community centers amid growing concerns over safety.

[00:02:19]Israeli officials confirm intercepting Gaza-bound >> [music] >> flotilla. Israel's foreign ministry claims the medical aid on board includes condoms and drugs, >> [music] >> describing the mission as a publicity stunt.

[00:02:41]Russia holds first rehearsal for annual parade in Moscow's [music] Red Square on May 9th to celebrate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Kremlin says event will be without any display of weaponry, citing threat of Ukrainian attacks.

[00:03:08]Myanmar's detained [music] former leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives further 1/6 reduction in her sentence as [music] part of an amnesty. Despite the cuts, she still has about 18 [music] years remaining in prison.

[00:03:25]Saudi Arabia's economic growth slows sharply to 2.8% [music] in March quarter compared to 5% in the previous quarter. The slowdown comes as the Iran war disrupted oil exports and energy [music] flows, hitting a key pillar of its economy.