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Trump says oil will flow 'with or without Iran' as tensions escalate
Trump also issued a warning over reports that Iran may be planning to charge fees to tankers passing through the route.
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Ex-Iran FM Kamal Kharrazi dies of injuries from US-Israeli air strike
Kharrazi, who had been wounded in a strike targeting his home in Tehran, died on Thursday night.
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‘They better stop now’: Trump warns Iran over Hormuz toll plan amid ceasefire strain
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said there were reports that Iran was imposing charges on vessels transiting the crucial waterway. “They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!” he wrote.
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Stage set for US-Iran talks in Islamabad, delegations to arrive today | Check schedule
The Islamabad meeting marks one of the highest-level engagements between the US and Iran in decades, following a two-week ceasefire announced earlier this week.
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Ceasefire could ‘hasten Netanyahu’s jailing,’ says Iran FM Araghchi as trial resumes
“Netanyahu’s criminal trial resumes on Sun. A region-wide ceasefire, incl in Lebanon, would hasten his jailing,” Araghchi said in a post on X.
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Putin announces two-day orthodox Easter ceasefire, Zelenskiy agrees
“In connection with the approaching holiday of Orthodox Easter, a ceasefire is declared from 1600 on April 11 to the end of the day of April 12,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
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Mojtaba vows revenge for Supreme Leader's killing, says Iran moving to new stage in Hormuz management
The remarks came as he marked 40 days since the killing of his predecessor, describing it as a grave act by the enemies of Iran and Islam, according to an official statement.
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Republicans block Democrats’ bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
House Democrats’ attempt to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran was blocked by Republicans, highlighting growing frustration over Congress’s lack of oversight amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Over 300 killed, 1,150 wounded in latest Israeli strikes across Lebanon
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed over 300 and wounded 1,150, raising fears for the fragile US-Iran truce as direct negotiations, Hezbollah disarmament, and international concern intensify.
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New Zealand rejects asylum plea of Sikh man from Jammu, questions persecution claim
A Sikh man from Ranbir Singh Pura in Jammu tehsil, had applied for refuge in 2023, arguing that recurrent tensions along the India–Pakistan border had forced repeated evacuations of his family.
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'We agreed to talks based on Iran's 10‑point draft,' says Iran's ambassador to Russia
Iran’s Ambassador Kazem Jalali confirms talks will follow Tehran’s 10-point draft amid fragile ceasefire and regional de-escalation efforts.
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Lebanon wants ceasefire before talks with Israel: Govt official
Washington has reportedly been exploring indirect channels with Tehran aimed at limiting escalation across multiple theatres, including Lebanon.
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‘Now I have to live with it’: Mark Rutte on viral ‘daddy’ remark about Donald Trump
Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Institute, Rutte said the remark stemmed from a “language problem,” explaining that in Dutch, “your father” can translate to “daddy.”
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'Peace process could fail': Merz warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten US-Iran talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Israel’s offensive in Lebanon risks derailing US-Iran peace talks, urged swift de-escalation, free Strait of Hormuz navigation, and renewed coordinated diplomacy with Tehran and European partners.
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Trump urges Netanyahu to dial down Lebanon strikes amid Iran talks push: Report
Citing a senior administration official, NBC reported that Trump asked Netanyahu to reduce military action to avoid jeopardising the ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran.
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Pakistan to host critical US‑Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad; who’s expected to attend
High-level US-Iran talks are set for Islamabad, with delegations led by Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, hosted by Pakistan’s top political and military officials.
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Iranians will head to Islamabad as talks loom amid tense Middle East truce
Iran will send a delegation to Islamabad for high-level peace talks with the US, following ceasefire tensions and Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Pakistan mediating and urging restraint.
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Iran nearly hit back over ceasefire violation, Pakistan stepped in, says Deputy FM Khatibzadeh
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh signalled cautious readiness for peace talks, calling recent military actions a necessary response to provocations and urging US restraint on Israel.
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Lebanon seeks Pakistan’s support for Israel truce, says PM Shehbaz Sharif
The appeal comes after a sharp escalation in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon.
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Lebanon ‘inseparable part’ of ceasefire, warns Iran’s Ghalibaf amid Israeli strikes
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Lebanon is part of the ceasefire, threatening “STRONG responses” as Israeli strikes intensify, raising fears the fragile US-Iran truce could collapse.
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Israel dismisses calls to include Lebanon in US-Iran ceasefire, vows continued strikes
Israel vowed continued strikes on Hezbollah despite global pressure, as Iran warned of “STRONG responses”, raising fears the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could collapse amid escalating Lebanon violence.
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‘Fingers on trigger’: Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel over Lebanon ceasefire breach
Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian warned Israel that Tehran’s “fingers remain on the trigger” over Lebanon incursions, calling them ceasefire breaches and threatening consequences alongside Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s warning.
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Major communication gap between US and Pakistan? Sharif slams Lebanon strikes, deviates from Trump's position
The latest remarks add to the confusion between the two sides, as Pakistan and Iran appear to believe the deal covers Lebanon, while Washington has explicitly stated that it never agreed to include it.
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Haifa man held over Iran-backed plot to assassinate former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett
A Haifa man was arrested for allegedly aiding Iranian intelligence, producing explosives, gathering intelligence, and plotting to target Naftali Bennett.
