Iran accuses US of ceasefire violations, says no plans to attend next round of Islamabad talks
- 20-Apr-2026
TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday that no decision has yet been made on whether to participate in the next round of Islamabad talks with the United States, amid escalating tensions following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, speaking at a weekly press briefing, said […]
75 UK MPs back motion demands sanctions on Israel over war crimes
- 19-Apr-2026
LONDON: At least 75 British MPs have signed a parliamentary motion urging sanctions on Israel war crimes in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon. Labour member of parliament Richard Burgon has tabled the motion in the UK Parliament calling for broad sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. According to […]
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
- 18-Apr-2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping was “very happy” about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looked forward to their meeting in China. “President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Our meeting […]
US and Iran move closer in talks towards deal to end war: report
- 16-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news website Axios claimed citing U.S. officials. Axios reported that the US and Iran have made progress in their ongoing backchannel talks and reached near to a framework deal. US officials said that […]
Trump Netanyahu tense call before Israel announces peace talks with Lebanon
- 11-Apr-2026
US President Donald Trump held a “tense” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday pushing him to ceasefire talks with Lebanon, US and Israeli media reported on Friday. Citing a US and Israeli source familiar with the matter, CNN reported the conversation came shortly before Israel announced it would seek direct ceasefire […]
Iran Speaker Qalibaf, US VP JD Vance to lead teams in Islamabad talks
- 08-Apr-2026
TEHRAN: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is to head a negotiating team for talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad in Pakistan, Iranian Students’ News Agency reported on Wednesday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday morning announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, along with their allies, […]
US strikes targets on Iran's Kharg Island
- 07-Apr-2026
US military conducted strikes on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, the Axios news outlet reported on Tuesday
US Vice President on standby if talks advance to direct meeting with Iran: report
- 07-Apr-2026
US Vice President JD Vance is on standby, prepared to join sensitive negotiations with Iran if backchannel talks advance to the point of a direct meeting with Iranian officials, Politico said in a report on the talks. The talks, currently, are led by Steve Witkoff, the president’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, […]
Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz: Omani state news agency
- 05-Apr-2026
MUSCAT, Oman: Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported Sunday, with the key shipping chokepoint effectively closed due to war in the Middle East. “Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers’ level in the foreign ministries […]
Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz
- 03-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war against Iran. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL,& MAKE A FORTUNE,” Trump […]