Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire Highlights | Lebanon says Israel strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since truce

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices rose on Friday morning over fears of renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of ⁠Hormuz and on reports Tehran's air defences had engaged "hostile targets". (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks

US President Donald Trump ⁠said on ⁠Thursday that ‌the ​leaders of Lebanon and Israel could ​meet ⁠at the White House during the ⁠next ‌three weeks - the period ‌for ⁠which a ceasefire between ‌the ‌two countries has ‌been extended.

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 3 weeks: Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | Israel says it struck Hezbollah missile launcher (AP)

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire Updates | Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz (AP)

Iran, US-Israel War Ceasefire LIVE Updates | 'No, wouldn't use it': Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, says wants to make 'best deal'

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | 'Fracture in the enemy': Mojtaba Khamenei's 'strange unity' message to US amid reports of 'grave injuries'

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Islamabad remains shut for heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Pakistan's capital Islamabad continues to remain closed for heavy traffic on Friday as authorities await the possible visit of top leaders of the US and Iran for peace talks, which were stalled due to differences on key issues.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Talks with Iran should include nuclear experts, EU foreign chief says

Talks with Iran should include nuclear experts otherwise "we ⁠will end up with ⁠a more dangerous Iran", ‌EU's foreign ​chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday.

"If the talks are only ​about ⁠the nuclear and there are no nuclear experts around the table, ⁠then ‌we will end up with ‌an agreement that is weaker ⁠than the JCPOA was," Kallas said, speaking ‌ahead of ‌an informal summit ‌of EU leaders ‌in Cyprus. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by US President Donald Trump that ⁠an Iranian-flagged cargo ship intercepted by ⁠US forces was a "gift from ‌China."

The US said ​it fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to evade its blockade of Iranian ports. ​Iran's military said ⁠the ship had been travelling from China and vowed retaliation against what it called "armed piracy by the ⁠US military."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran FM speaks to Pakistan military chief, Iraqi Kurdistan president

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Pakistan's powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the country's top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, as uncertainty remained over the future of peace talks with the United States.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Kuwait says two drones from Iraq hit northern border posts, no casualties

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry ⁠said ⁠on ‌Friday that ​Foreign Minister Ishaq ​Dar ⁠received a phone call from ⁠Iran's ‌Foreign Minister Abbas ‌Araqchi ⁠on Friday, where Dar ‌underscored ‌the ‌importance ‌of dialogue and engagement to ⁠address ⁠outstanding issues. 

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks: Hezbollah MP

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and ⁠Lebanon is meaningless ⁠in light ‌of ​continued Israeli "hostile acts", a Hezbollah lawmaker said on ​Friday, responding to ⁠a three-week extension of the truce.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian ​oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this week and the US continues to blockade Iranian ports.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Pak Deputy PM and Iranian Foreign Minister exchange views on US-Iran ceasefire

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expected to travel to Islamabad by this weekend

Iran's top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials say.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US to continue interdictions in Pacific, Indian Oceans against Iranian vessels, top general says

Top US ⁠General ‌Dan Caine ​said on ​Friday ⁠the US would ⁠continue ‌to ‌conduct interdictions ⁠in Pacific and ‌Indian ‌oceans ‌against ‌Iranian vessels.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israeli drone shot down in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said Hezbollah shot down one of its drones in south Lebanon on Friday, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group was extended.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | UN says Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah rockets into Israel may breach international law

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israeli army says six Hezbollah militants killed in south Lebanese town

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israeli army says six Hezbollah militants killed in south Lebanese town

The Israeli military said its forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in a southern Lebanese town on Friday during a clash that included a firefight.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israel PM says Hezbollah trying to 'sabotage' peace efforts with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah on Friday of trying to "sabotage" efforts to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon.

"We have started a process to reach a historic peace between Israel and Lebanon, and it's clear to us that Hezbollah is trying to sabotage this," he said in his first remarks after a ceasefire with Lebanon was extended.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan Saturday for Iran talks: White House

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran reached out and asked for in-person meeting: White House tells news agency

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Seen progress from Iranian side in recent days: White House

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Lebanon's health ministry raises death toll to 2,491

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Islamabad

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israeli strikes kill 6 in Lebanon on Friday: Health Ministry

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US won't renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers: Bessent

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran says no direct talks with US in Islamabad planned

Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Pakistan, his government made it clear that there would be no direct negotiations with American government representatives during this visit.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei said on X that "No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US." Instead, Baqaei said Pakistani officials would convey messages between the delegations.

Baqaei thanked the Pakistani government for its "ongoing mediation & good offices for ending American imposed war of aggression."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | CENTCOM: USS Rafael Peralta destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Pakistan is 'whitewashing' its image on world stage as an intermediary in ceasefire negotiations: Former Pak PM Imran Khan's son

In an interview with Channel4, Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Sulaiman said, "Pakistan is "whitewashing" its image on the world stage in its role as an intermediary in ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | No clarity on US-Iran talks as Islamabad stays under lockdown

Large parts of Pakistan's capital remain under a tight security lockdown for over a week on Saturday, even as uncertainty persisted over the proposed second round of talks between the US and Iran.

Arterial roads leading into Islamabad are sealed, while the Red Zone, housing key government buildings and diplomatic missions, remains under a strict security cordon.

In the adjacent commercial 'Blue Area', markets are deserted, cafes are running short of supplies, and public transport disruptions with no service at bus terminals have left commuters stranded.

For residents, uncertainty has become the hardest part. Islamabad is a city of transients, where many residents work during ​the week and return to family homes at the weekend.

This is the second lockdown in recent weeks. Islamabad was earlier sealed on April 11 for talks between the US and Iranian delegations that ended without a deal. The city briefly reopened before restrictions were reimposed as Pakistan prepared to host another round of engagements, which has yet to materialise.

(PTI)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Egyptian, Pakistani officials discuss Iran war

Egyptian and Pakistani foreign ministers discussed efforts to launch a new round of talks between the United States and Iran.

Badr Abdelatty of Egypt spoke by phone with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar late Friday.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war

Iran's defence ministry on Saturday said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war, as US envoys travelled to Pakistan for peace negotiations.

"Our military power today is a dominant force, and the enemy is looking for a face-saving way to escape the war quagmire it has become trapped in," media outlet ISNA quoted a ministry spokesperson as saying.

Iran foreign minister Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief Munir

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday met Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir here, as Islamabad continued its efforts to facilitate engagement between the US and Iran.

The meeting, according to a short video posted by the Iranian embassy on social media, was also attended by Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, and Iran's ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam.

Araghchi calls on Munir, the embassy said in the video caption.

It did not provide further details about the discussions.

Araghchi arrived here late Friday for engagements with the Pakistani leadership. He was received by senior officials, including Munir, foreign minister Ishaq Dar and interior minister Mohsin Naqvi.

However, there is no clarity on whether direct talks between Washington and Tehran will take place during the visit.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran executes another man over alleged ties to Mossad

Iran hanged a man Saturday over alleged ties to Israel's Mossad intelligence agency and his participation in anti-government protests in January.

Erfan Kiani was the latest in a series of executions in Iran following the war and nationwide protests.

The Mizan news agency of Iran's judiciary announced Kiani was convicted of charges including attacks on security forces in the city of Asfahn in January.

The agency claimed he was on a "mission for Mossad" without offering evidence.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | 'Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf under Iran's firm control'

"The Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf are under Iran’s firm, intelligent, and authoritative management and control," the Iranian embassy in South Africa posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israel continues bombing on Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said that it struck several Hezbollah targets "in the areas of Dir al-Zahrani, Kafr Reman, and Al-Sa'miya in southern Lebanon."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran refuses direct talks with US negotiators in Islamabad

US negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials ⁠did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets.

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared ⁠Kushner are due to depart on Saturday morning for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the White House said.

Araqchi arrived in the capital, Islamabad, on Friday. But an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson posted on X that Iranian officials did not plan to meet US representatives and that Tehran's concerns would be conveyed to mediator Pakistan. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran sends new warning on US blockade of Hormuz Strait

Iran's top military command have said that US forces will face retaliation if they continue their 'blockade and piracy in the region', state media reported per Reuters.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran conveyed demands and reservations about US positions to Pakistan: Reuters

Iranian ⁠Foreign Minister Abbas ⁠Araqchi ‌delivered Tehran's ​negotiating demands, as ​well ⁠as its reservations about US ⁠demands, ‌to Pakistani ‌officials during ⁠his visit to ‌Islamabad, ‌a Pakistani ‌source ‌involved in the talks ⁠told ⁠Reuters on Saturday.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Four killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes on Saturday in the country's south killed four people, despite a ceasefire that was extended this week in the war between Israel and militant group Hezbollah, AFP reported.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on ​Saturday that he was focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the head of TotalEnergies warned of global energy ⁠shortages if the Iran war continues for months.

Macron, speaking at a news ⁠conference in Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos ‌Mitsotakis, said panic caused ​by geopolitical uncertainty can in itself lead to shortages.

"Our goal is to achieve a full reopening in the coming days and weeks, in accordance with international law, guaranteeing freedom of navigation without tolls ​on the Strait ⁠of Hormuz. Then things can gradually return to normal," Macron said.

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne pressed on Friday for the reopening of the strait, through which about a fifth of the ⁠globe's oil ‌and gas supply normally flows. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US says it's hunting for explosive mines in Strait of Hormuz (AP)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Pakistan shares glimpses of Shehbaz Sharif's meeting with Iranian foreign minister

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran's foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting US envoy, Pakistani sources say per AP

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Had warm, cordial exchange of views on the current regional situation: Shehbaz Sharif on meeting with Iranian FM

"Was pleased to meet H.E. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, and his delegation in Islamabad today. Had a most warm, cordial exchange of views on the current regional situation,' Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif posted on X. "We also discussed matters of mutual interest, including the further strengthening of Pakistan–Iran bilateral relations."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israel launches more attacks in Lebanon

"The IDF struck a short while ago buildings used by the Hezbollah terror organization, including the "Radwan Force" unit for military purposes, and a warehouse used to store combat equipment, south of the forward defense line," the Israeli military posted on X.

"The buildings were struck to remove a threat to IDF forces and the citizens of the State of Israel, following the Hezbollah terror organization's use of these buildings to advance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iranian president calls on people to conserve electricity

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on his people Saturday to conserve electricity, warning that while there were no shortages at present, the US and Israel aimed to sow "dissatisfaction" among the Iranian people.

"We have asked our dear people, who are now ready and present on the ground, a simple request. And that is to reduce their own electricity and energy consumption," the president said on state TV.

"We do not need people to sacrifice for the time being, but we do need to control consumption. Instead of 10 lights, two lights should be turned on in the house -- what is wrong with that?" he added.

Despite the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, there have been no reported power cuts in Tehran in recent days. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran warns Israel and US of ‘largest missile strike in history’ on their west Asia bases

"Iran has prepared for the ‘largest missile strike in history’ against Israel and U.S. bases in West Asia, to be launched immediately upon detecting any signs of an attack," the Iranian embassy in South Africa posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Trump says he cancelled US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks: Fox News

President Donald Trump ⁠cancelled ‌a ​planned trip to ​Pakistan ⁠by envoys Jared Kushner and ⁠Steve ‌Witkoff for ‌peace ⁠talks with Iran, ‌Fox ‌News reported ‌on ‌Saturday.

The network said ⁠Trump ⁠told Fox about the ​trip's cancellation. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran can call us: Trump after cancelling US delegation's Pak trip

"I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going is Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their "leadership." Nobody knows who is in charge, including them. Also, we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call," US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy: Iranian FM

"Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value,' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted on X. "Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy."

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: Ministry

Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on Saturday in the country’s south killed six people, despite a ceasefire that was extended this week in the war between Israel and militant group Hezbollah, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israel PM orders attacks on Hezbollah after army alleges truce violations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (April 25, 2026) ordered the military to strike Lebanon’s Hezbollah hard after what the army said was a string of ceasefire violations, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from Iran war

"It's not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran. I don't know if that had anything to do with it, I really don't think so, based on what we know," Trump told reporters in a briefing at the White House after the shocking security incident. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the ⁠US-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict ⁠at a standstill and both Tehran and Washington showing little willingness to ‌soften their terms.

Iranian Foreign Minister ​Abbas Araqchi left mediator Pakistan empty-handed at the weekend, and US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, dealing back-to-back blows to peace prospects.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Pakistan PM dials Iranian President, discusses evolving regional situation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the evolving regional situation.

During the telephonic conversation on Saturday evening, which coincided with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Islamabad, PM Shehbaz expressed his commitment to serve as a "sincere and honest" facilitator in promoting lasting peace in the region, according to his office.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Oman's sultan met Iran's Araqchi to discuss regional situation, state news agency says

The Sultan ⁠of Oman, ⁠Haitham bin ‌Tariq ​Al Said has met ​Iran's ⁠foreign minister Abbas Araqchi in Muscat, ⁠where ‌both sides discussed ‌the ⁠regional situation and mediation ‌efforts ‌aimed at ‌ending ‌the Iran war, ⁠Oman's ⁠state news agency reported on Sunday.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold: AFP

International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran were in the balance on Sunday, after President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for talks.

Trump said there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing" and dismissed Tehran's negotiating position, but added that Iran had revised its proposal within minutes of his decision.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran’s internet shutdown crosses 58-day mark, enters ninth week: NetBlocks

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates |Won't 'deter me from winning the war': Trump after third assassination attempt

Following the third assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the Washington Media dinner on Saturday, the US President said that this would not "deter" him from "winning the war" in Iran.

“It's not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran. I don't know if that had anything to do with it, I really don't think so, based on what we know,” he said.

AFP

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | 7 killed in southern Lebanon in Israeli strikes, 24 injured

According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), at least seven people were killed during Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.

The Lebanon's health ministry stated that 24 people, including three children were injured in the raids.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israel orders evacuation of 7 villages in Lebanon

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran FM discusses Hormuz security with Oman’s Sultan

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Sunday, focusing on ensuring safe navigation through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s foreign ministry.

The discussions also covered wider regional security issues, with Araghchi stressing that countries in the region should develop collective security mechanisms free from “US intervention”, Reuters reported.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Hormuz traffic still below normal as vessel movement remains limited: Report

Maritime activity through the Strait of Hormuz continues to stay well below pre-conflict levels, with significantly fewer vessels transiting the key waterway, according to a report by CNN citing ship-tracking data.

Figures from MarineTraffic indicate only a handful of ships currently passing through the strait. Among them are a partially loaded oil and chemical tanker, Deepblue, and a cargo vessel, Cstar Voyager, which is reported to be fully laden.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Trump holds talk with UK PM Starmer on Strait on Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a call on Sunday, focusing on the urgent need to resume maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.

“The leaders discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the global economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally,” the spokesperson said.

Starmer also briefed Trump on the latest developments in his joint effort with French President Emmanuel Macron aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the region, reported Al-Jazeera.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran FM back in Pakistan after Oman visit

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran FM Araghchi held talks with Gulf leaders on ceasefire challenges

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, engaged with key regional players, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, before he returned to Islamabad.

Araghchi also held a phone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, saying he discussed “developments related to the ceasefire and the challenges facing its consolidation”.

According to Al Jazeera, during his visit to Oman, Araghchi met officials and discussed efforts to build a framework aimed at ending the war.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran can call US if they want to negotiate: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday ⁠that Iran can reach out ⁠to the United ‌Stated if it ​wants to negotiate an end to the war between the two countries. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | ‘China could have been much worse’: Trump on Beijing’s role in Iran situation

US President Donald Trump said he was not “overly disappointed” with China over its role in the Iran situation, suggesting Beijing could have done more.

“China could have been much worse than they have been,” Trump told Fox News.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon: IDF

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran FM to meet Putin on Moscow trip: Iranian media

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow on Monday, the ISNA news agency reported, according to AFP.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Army Chief Munir after returning to Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (April 26) met Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir after landing in the country for the second time in three days amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks with the U.S.

According to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, after a brief stay in Islamabad, the Iranian leader will travel to Moscow.

(PTI)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from West Asia war

The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week, as energy prices stay high and supply chains snarled due to war in West Asia, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu’s most formidable political rivals said on Sunday (April 26) they were joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Iran minister heads to Russia as talks remain stalled

Iran’s Foreign Minister headed to Moscow on Sunday (April 26) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel Ceasefire LIVE Updates | Lebanon says Israel strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since truce

Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Sunday (April 26) killed 14 people, the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war came into force over a week ago, reports AFP.