The U.S. envoy to the UN allowed for the inspection of ships heading to China due to Iranian oil.

      The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, did not rule out that the United States would inspect ships heading to China as part of efforts to combat the supply of Iranian oil, reports RIA Novosti. In an interview with CBS, responding to a relevant question, Waltz stated that he does not intend to discuss the timing and sequence of operations, but all options remain on the table. Earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. armed forces are preparing to seize Iran-related commercial vessels and tankers in international waters outside the Middle East.

      More news on the event:

      The U.S. Ambassador to the UN allowed for inspections of ships heading to China due to Iranian oil. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, did not rule out that the United States would inspect ships heading to China as part of efforts to combat the supply of Iranian oil, reports RIA Novosti. 20:13 19.04.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      U.S. Energy Secretary: Global bankers persuaded the States not to ban Russian oil. The U.S. made the decision to extend the license for the sale of oil from Russia after the G20 meeting in Washington. 17:07 19.04.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      A U.S. representative at the UN stated about possible inspections of ships from Iran to China. China has not yet provided official comments regarding this statement by the U.S. representative. 21:17 19.04.2026 TK Krasnodar - Krasnodar

      Retired Colonel Davis called for the dismissal of U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent should be fired for failing to fulfill his own promise not to extend the permit for the purchase of Russian oil. 08:57 19.04.2026 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      The U.S. Treasury issued a new general license for the purchase of Russian oil. The U.S. temporarily allowed operations with Russian oil shipped on tankers before April 17. 20:07 18.04.2026 Metro Petersburg - St. Petersburg

      Lavrov called the goal of U.S. operations in Iran control over oil passing through Hormuz. Sergey Lavrov stated that the goal of U.S. operations against Iran was to establish control over oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, reports RIA Novosti. 13:57 18.04.2026 IA Public News Service - Moscow

      The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Dmitriev, assessed the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. The special representative of the president, Kirill Dmitriev, commented on the decision of the United States to lift restrictions on Russian oil. 07:56 18.04.2026 IA Public News Service - Moscow

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      Iran's naval forces are ready to inflict a "new bitter defeat" on their opponents. Business Online

      The U.S. needs to negotiate with Russia, and this is possible, especially during Vladimir Putin's presidency, said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, reports RIA Novosti. IA Tatar-inform

      Protesters opposed government and U.S. policies, far-right attempted to disrupt the rally. A large rally took place in central Tokyo, attended by 36,000 people. Real Time

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