RT News - April 28 2026 (09:00 MSK)

'Legalization of piracy and armed robbery' - Tehran slams Washington after US forces intercept Iranian oil tankers in the Indian Ocean with tensions around the Strait of Hormuz reaching a boiling point. Iran's foreign minister thanks Russia for helping his country in a time of crisis, as Vladimir Putin pledges his support and says Moscow won't leave a friend in need. Mali's prime minister calls on his nation to stay united after the country comes under attack by separatist forces aided by Western and Ukrainian mercenaries.