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Israel doubles-down on Lebanon after Trump-Iran deal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:12:58 GMT

JERUSALEM, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel backed the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, but tnsisted it does not cover fighting in Lebanon.

Netanyahu came under fire following the announcement of the ceasefire. "Netanyahu led us to a strategic collapse. There was here a disgraceful combination of arrogance, irresponsibility, negligent staff work, lies sold to the Americans that

Two-week Iran ceasefire announced

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:19:47 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - In a stunning 11th hour development, former President Donald J. Trump has announced on Truth Social that he has suspended a massive military operation against Iran, citing direct intervention from Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership.

According to Trump, the operation—described as a "destructive force" already en route to target the Islamic Republic—was halted

Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul; 1 killed, 2 injured

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:16 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish police shot and killed one attacker in a gunfight outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, and injured two others on April 7.

The three assailants had opened fire at the police, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured.

Two police officers were slightly injured during the clash

15 Killed, Synagogue Ruined in Iran Attacks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:44:21 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran - A historic synagogue in Tehran has been "completely destroyed" by U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed at least 15 people across Iran overnight, according to Iranian media reports.

The Rafi-Nia Synagogue was hit when an adjacent residential building in central Tehran was attacked, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Video shows civil defense workers searching rubble as He

2 commanders killed in Israeli bombing of Iranian petrochemical plant

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:49 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran: Two Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders were killed on April 6 when Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the United States.

The attack on the gas field was meant to eliminate a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said. It is also very important for Iran's el

UAE says use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:01 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E: UAE official Anwar Gargash said any deal in the U.S.-Iran war not guaranteeing access through the Strait of Hormuz and failing to rein in Iran's nuclear program, its missiles, and its drones would just make the Middle East more dangerous and more ‌volatile.

Gargash, an adviser to the UAE president, said in a weekend briefing that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil, must not be

EU states urge windfall tax as fuel prices surge

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:13:13 GMT

BERLIN, Germany: Five European Union countries have urged Brussels to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, arguing that firms benefiting from surging fuel prices should help ease the burden on consumers.

In a letter seen by Reuters, finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria called on the European Commission to consider an EU-wide levy on exce

Hunt on for missing crew member following downing of U.S. F-15s

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:46:15 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a dramatic escalation of the war that began nearly five weeks ago, Iran brought down two U.S. military planes in separate attacks on April 3, with one service member rescued and at least one missing.

This happened just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. has "beaten and completely decimated Iran, and they were "go

Iran detains leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:40:13 GMT

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Iranian intelligence agents have detained leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh at her house in Tehran, her daughter Mehraveh Khandan says.

Winner of the European Union's prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 2012, Sotoudeh, 64, is well known for taking up cases for activists, opposition politicians, and women prosecuted for removing their headscarves, including Nobe

US brings down bridge in Iran, attacks continue across Middle East

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:36:31 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: The war in Iran showed no signs of ebbing with Israel saying it faced incoming fire, and Kuwait and Bahrain reporting being attacked by Iran, while Iran said eight people were killed celebrating the close of the Persian New Year near a bridge brought down by a U.S. strike.

Iran strongly criticized the attack on the bridge, which injured 95 people who were celebrating Nature Day. This is a holiday

"Southern Lebanon will be cleaned of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure": Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:58:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reaffirmed Tel Aviv's objective is to achieve a situation without 'Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure' in Southern Lebanon as Israel continues to strike Lebanon after the ceasefire with Iran.

Speaking with ANI, Reuven Azar differentiated between its conflict with Hezbollah and Iran, showing extensive support for the temporary ceasefire

"Netanyahu's contempt for life and international law intolerable": Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:30 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 9 (ANI): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit out at his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over continued aggression in Lebanon, stating that the latter's 'contempt for life and international law is intolerable.'

Pedro Sanchez demanded to include Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire deal between US and Iran and urged the international community to condemn the violation of internation

"Will achieve goals either by agreement or resuming fighting" Israeli PM Netanyahu warns Iran, says "finger on trigger"

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:58:21 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled that the temporary ceasefire remains fragile as Tel Aviv is determined to achieve its objectives through negotiation or 'resuming the fighting'.

Israel's primary objective is to prohibit Iran from enriching Uranium, which Tel Aviv believes will be used to make a nuclear weapon.

In his first address to the nation after th

"President won't abide by terms if Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen" US VP JD Vance

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:30:30 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): As Iran accused Israel of breaking the temporary ceasefire terms, US Vice President JD Vance reiterated Washington's stance that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire deal and warned that President Donald Trump 'will not abide by the terms' if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking with the reporters outside of Air Force Two as he left Hungary, Vance said, 'We

MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE-JOURNALIST KILLED

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:15:18 GMT

(260408) -- GAZA CITY, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows rescuers putting out fire on a vehicle hit by an Israeli airstrike in which an Al Jazeera journalist was killed, in Gaza City. Four Palestinians, including a journalist, were killed on Wednesday in two separate incidents of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, according to Palestinian security and medical sources. Palestinian security sourc

Why Iran looks like the real winner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:07:06 GMT

What emerged from the war was not peace, nor even a credible settlement, but merely a pause shaped by the exposed limits of American strength

In Washington, the two-week ceasefire with Iran has been hastily presented as the beginning of de-escalation and as proof that pressure had once again created the conditions for diplomacy. Yet once the political packaging is removed and events are viewed in

Trump could 'punish' NATO as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:50:40 GMT

Tehran has decried the "savage massacre" of civilians in Lebanon, which Washington claims was not part of the ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran, which is still flaring despite the announced two-wee

Trump could punish NATO as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:50:40 GMT

Tehran has decried the savage massacre of civilians in Lebanon, which Washington claims was not part of the ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran, which is still flaring despite the announced two-week ceasefire.

The Trump administration could pull out American troops from the European NATO m

Trump could 'punish' NATO as Iran vows revenge on Israel (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:50:40 GMT

Tehran has decried the "savage massacre" of civilians in Lebanon, which Washington claims was not part of the ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran, which is still flaring despite the announced two-wee

White House pushed Pakistan to broker US-Iran temporary ceasefire: Report

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:58:22 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): Pakistan attempted to present itself as a peacemaker between the US and Iran, but the new details from a Financial Times report suggest that it was rather pushed by White House to broker the temporary ceasefire with Iran.

The report poses serious questions about Pakistan's independent diplomatic stance as it suggests that Islamabad was not a neutral broker but rather a convenie

Europe welcomes US-Iran truce as energy fears ease, urging lasting solution

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:45:03 GMT

The ceasefire has fueled hopes for the rapid resumption of oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz. However, uncertainty surrounds the ceasefire as many leaders have cautioned that the truce will be meaningful only if it leads to a genuine and lasting peace.

BRUSSELS, April 8 (Xinhua) -- European countries, hard hit by surging energy prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, have b

Blatant Israeli attacks on Lebanon attempt to drag region into widespread chaos: Speaker of Arab Parliament

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:31:46 GMT

CAIRO, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the blatant and repeated Israeli attacks on the Lebanese Republic, which have resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties and injuries, in addition to significant material losses.

In a statement, Al Yamahi stressed that "these barbaric attacks, in addition to constituting a

Trump administration 'weaponizing Christianity' as Israel acts with impunity - activist

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:24:17 GMT

The US president's rhetoric is unbecoming of a world leader while the West continues to turn a blind eye to Israeli crimes in Gaza and beyond, Tadhg Hickey has said

The administration of US President Donald Trump is "weaponizing Christianity" to justify its actions in the Middle East, while Israel continues t

Israeli MPs furious over Trump's ceasefire with Iran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:09:04 GMT

They have described the development as a "political disaster" and PM Netayahu's worst strategic failure

A ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran is a "disaster" and "failure," several prominent Israeli politicians have said. Israel was left out of the equation, they argued, calling it a strat

Israeli MPs furious over Trumps ceasefire with Iran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:09:04 GMT

They have described the development as a political disaster and PM Netayahus worst strategic failure

A ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran is a "disaster" and "failure," several prominent Israeli politicians have said. Israel was left out of the equation, they argued, calling it a strategic mistake on the part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US President Donald Trump announ

"US must choose ceasefire or continue war via Israel": Iran's FM Araghchi flags attack on Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:58:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 9 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the US must choose between a ceasefire or 'continue war via Israel'.

In a post on X, Araghchi said, 'The Iran-U.S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose--ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot have both'

'The world sees the massacres in Lebanon. The ball is in the U.S. court, and the world is wa

Can the US and Iran turn a ceasefire into a deal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:50:32 GMT

From uranium enrichment to regional influence, the proposed framework reveals both room for compromise and major red lines

The US-Iran ceasefire, which was announced last night by US President Donald Trump, brings a cautious sense of optimism and hope that the war may eventually come to an end. However, a ceasefire is not a peace agreement. The two-week pause in hostilities could unfold according

LEBANON-BEIRUT-AIRSTRIKE-FIRE

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:16 GMT

(260408) -- BEIRUT, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people extinguishing a fire caused by Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 8, 2026. So far, the Israeli strike on Wednesday across Lebanon has killed at least 254 people and injured 1,165 others, with densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, among the hardest hit, according to the latest data provided by th

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Israel's Consulate in Istanbul

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:40:48 GMT

ABU DHABI, 8th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the terrorist attack targeting the premises of the State of Israel's Consulate in Istanbul.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the UAE's categorical rejection of such attacks, emphasising the necessity of protecting diplomatic premises, missions, and their personnel in accor

China vows "constructive role" in Middle East peace after Trump credits Beijing for Iran breakthrough

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:31:10 GMT

Beijing [China], April 8 (ANI): The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability following acknowledgements of its role in facilitating diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East, as reported by China Daily. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing remains dedicated to fostering a peaceful resolution to ongoing tensions in the region.

The spokesperson's comment

"Iran has always been much closer to us": Asaduddin Owaisi on Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:03:52 GMT

By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran for two weeks, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that India's shift away from its 'impartial' stance has hindered its ability to act as a mediator in the West Asia conflict.

Speaking to ANI, Owaisi described the ceasefire as 'delicate', asserting that India hol

Xinhua Headlines: U.S., Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire, but peace remains elusive

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:38 GMT

The ceasefire has, to some extent, revived hopes that negotiations might settle the conflict, but responses from key stakeholders suggest that deep divisions and mutual distrust remain firmly in place. Experts said the prospects for lasting peace in the Middle East remain shrouded in uncertainty.

CAIRO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- After some 40 days of deadly clashes, the United States and Iran on Wednes

Iran has prevailed, and the Middle East has changed

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:29:43 GMT

Five lessons from a war Tehran didnt lose

US President Donald Trump has, in the end, found a way out of the situation he created by embarking on a reckless war against Iran. The threat of destroying an entire civilization provided him with the pretext to step back.

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, conducted through intermediaries, primarily Pakistan and, behind it, China

(SpotNews) LEBANON-SIDON-AIRSTRIKE-AFTERMATH

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:47:09 GMT

(260408) -- SIDON, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows the aftermath after Israeli airstrikes in Sidon, Lebanon. Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting multiple regions, including densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, according to preliminary reports.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the international community to

What is in the US-Iran peace deal What we know so far

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:39:09 GMT

US President Donald Trump has postponed attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure to negotiate an agreement based on Tehrans 10-point proposal

A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Washington says it now aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal based on a "workable" 10-point proposal put forward by

Three Things To Watch As The US-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:14:04 GMT

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week cease-fire, brokered by Pakistan, premised on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The announcement came less than two hours before US President Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline was set to expire at 8 pm ET on April 7.

Global markets rallied. Oil prices fell. Leaders around the world expressed relief.

But the cease-fire is already proving to be

(SpotNews) LEBANON-BEIRUT-AIRSTRIKE-AFTERMATH

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:32 GMT

(260408) -- BEIRUT, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows damaged cars and buildings after Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting multiple regions, including densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, according to preliminary reports. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

RT crew caught up in new Israeli attack on Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:14 GMT

A senior Iranian official has vowed that Tehran will punish Israel in response to the crime it committed and the violation of the ceasefire terms

Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity.<

RT crew caught up in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:14 GMT

Attacks have increased despite the announced two-week US-Iran ceasefire, which was supposed to include Lebanon, correspondent Steve Sweeney says

How Pakistan Bolstered Its Diplomatic Image By Brokering A Cease-Fire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:48:04 GMT

Pakistan appears to have achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough by playing a proactive role in brokering a 14-day cease-fire and setting the stage for the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on February 10.

The last-minute cease-fire, announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on X late on April 8, came just hours before the expiration of US President Donald Trumps deadline warning Iran of consequences t

Trump reveals Iran roadmap: End to uranium enrichment, nuclear 'dust' removal for sanctions relief

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:32:40 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 8 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Washington intends to demand a total cessation of uranium enrichment in Iran, while simultaneously initiating discussions regarding sanctions relief and tariff reductions. The President characterised the recently brokered ceasefire as the start of a 'very productive regime change' for the Islamic Republic.

In a st

"Trump's statements on Iran pressured him to step back," says Foreign Affairs Expert

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump's warning on Iran that its entire civilisation 'will die' if a deal was not made raised the stakes for the US President to take severe steps against the Islamic Regime, which pressured him to take a step back and lead to the ceasefire deal.

Sachdev, in a conversation with ANI, said that Trum

Ships Begin Moving Through Key Strait As Fragile US-Iran Truce Holds

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:41:39 GMT

A fragile cease-fire appeared to be holding hours after being agreed to by the United States and Iran, with ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and heavy bombing runs halted for the first time in more than a month.

Leaders around the globe -- as well as financial and energy markets -- on April 8 welcomed the moves they hope will lead to a diplomatic solution to end the war, though there were still several r

US-Iran Cease-Fire Falters Amid Accusations Of Violations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:41:39 GMT

The temporary truce between the United States and Iran wobbled less than a day after being agreed as Israel launched massive attacks on Iranian proxies in Lebanon and Tehran launched strikes at oil centers in several Persian Gulf countries after claiming its energy facilities were targeted.

US and Iranian delegations are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on April 10 to begin detailed talks on a peace deal after the

Energy crisis will last for months Kremlin envoy

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:26 GMT

Markets will take a long time to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz remains open, Kirill Dmitriev has warned

Global energy markets will take months to recover from the shock caused by the USIsraeli war on Iran, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned, noting that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to have an immediate effect.

His comments come after US President Donald T

"Iran only attacked military installations...unlike US": PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:53 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 8 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the recent ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying that Iran chose not to attack civil institutions like schools, colleges, and hospitals and only targeted military bases amid the West Asia crisis, whereas the United States killed civilians by deploying missiles on such civil insti

"Sanity has been restored, at least temporarily," Former Diplomat KP Fabian on US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday said that the Iran-US ceasefire is the most welcome development for the whole world.

Fabian, in a conversation with ANI, said that sanity has been restored for US President Donald Trump, at least temporarily.

'Separately, news stories suggest that Iran and Oman have agreed to a $2 million charge for passage, which they will share. What

"Iran did not want this war; it was imposed," says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:33:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday said that the US attacked Iran more than 10,000 times, targeting air forces and missiles.

Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that they did not want to be in conflict with any of its neighbours. But the US was using its bases in the Arab countries to attack Iran.

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"Iranians pessimistic of agrement, no good memories of America," says Iranian Professor Elham Kadkhodaee

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:32:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 8 (ANI): A fragile peace now prevails in West Asia after the US and Iran agreed on a two week ceasefire even as they look to sign a more long term agreement. However, the announcement of a pause in the conflict after 39 day caught many by surprise.

Elham Kadkhodaee, Assistant Professor at the West Asian Studies at the University of Tehran, said while Iran was prepared to carry on with resits

"Vishwuguru busy dropping verbal bombs against political opponents": Sanjay Raut slams Centre over Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:01:00 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy dropping 'verbal bombs' at political opponents in poll-bound states while Pakistan played a role in the ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Raut demanded that PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar resign from the

Palestinian envoy to India stresses peace, two-state solution as key to Middle East stability

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:47 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Abdullah Abu Shawesh, Palestine's Ambassador to India, underscored the importance of ending hostilities in the Middle East and called for a two-state solution as the foundation for lasting peace in the region.

Speaking to ANI, the diplomat highlighted the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict, stressing that its consequences extend far beyond the imme

Oil Drops 15%, Stocks Rally on Trumps Ceasefire Deal with Iran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:19 GMT

Global markets reacted sharply after US President Donald Trump stepped back from imminent military action against Iran, instead tying a suspension of strikes to Tehran's agreement to a temporary ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Within minutes of the announcement, oil prices tumbled, falling by nearly 15 percent, while equities surged across Asia. The shift came just over an hour before Trump's deadl

"Ceasefire without talks on Iran's nuke program a hoax," says former Mos External Affairs MJ Akbar

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:32:12 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): MJ Akbar, Former Union MoS for External Affairs said that Iran's nuclear program is the eye of the storm in the US-Iran war, and if the ceasefire was announced without taking it into consideration, it's a hoax.

Akbar, while talking to ANI, said that the war was an exercise in political hysteria for purposes that are not fully comprehensible.

'I do not believe tha

"War has ended with Iran possessing advantage plus," Former Union MoS for External Affairs MJ Akbar

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:31:22 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): With a ceasefire now in place between US and Iran, former MoS for External Affairs MJ Akbar, says the obvious advantage has fallen to the Iranian side.

Former Union MoS for External Affairs said that the said that the war has ended with Iran possessing 'advantage plus.'

'In the simplest terms, the war has ended with Iran possessing what I call 'advantage plus.' T

"Political disaster," Israeli Oposition leaderYair Lapid slams Netanyahu's position as US-Iran agree on ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:01:29 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 8 (ANI): The leader of the Opposition in Israeli Parliament, Yair Lapid on Wednesday questioned Israeli PM Benjamim Netanyahu's position after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, saying that Israel was not even on the table when this was decided.

Lapid said that the Israeli military carried out everything that was asked of it, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed immens

"Iran declared victory by waging asymmetric war in response": former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:04:42 GMT

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer has said that although Iran has 'claimed victory,' the question of the real victor still looms.

Schanzer, in a conversation with ANI, said that the US and Israel waged war on Iran, and Iran declared victory simply by sur

Xinhua Commentary: A step back from war, but a long road to peace

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:25 GMT

The ultimate success of these talks will hinge on whether the United States and Israel will demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace. Any breach of trust would only compound the profound difficulties of this crisis, fatally undermining the prospects for a lasting peace.

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A collective sigh of relief swept the globe as the United States and Iran pulled back from the bri

"Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire a severe setback for PM Modi's diplomacy": Jairam Ramesh

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:32:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a 'severe setback' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

US President Donald Trump suspended the 'bombing and attack' campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and accepting the 10-

Israel Voices Support For US-Iran Truce But Says Lebanon Not Included

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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British PM Starmer Heads To Gulf Region

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is traveling to the Gulf region on April 8 to meet with regional leaders following the announcement of atemporary cease-firebetween the United States and Iran.

The prime minister's office said the trip is aimed at strengthening diplomatic efforts to preserve the cease-fire and turn it

EU Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire But Warn Crisis Far From Over

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Zelenskyy Hails US-Iran Cease-Fire, Says Ukraine Ready To 'Respond In Kind' To Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, calling it the "right decision to ending the war," adding that Ukraine is "ready to respond in kind if the Russians stop their strikes."

"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war wag

Iran Confirms Participation In Islamabad Talks With US

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Kuwait, UAE Report Missile And Drone Attacks

Hours after the United States announced a temporary cease-fire with Iran, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they were fending off Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Separately, Iran announced that its oil facilities on Lavan Island were targeted in the morning of April 8.

The UAE Defense Ministry issued a statement

Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon Add Uncertainty Hours After US-Iran Cease-Fire Deal

Lebanese officials say dozens of people have been killed in the heaviest Israeli strikes on the country since the war in Iran broke out five weeks ago.

The strikes on April 8, which a Lebanese Health Ministry spokesman told Reuters killed 89 people and wounded 700 others, came amid contradictor

Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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In Separate Calls, Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke separately with Iranian President Massud Pezeshkian and US leader Donald Trump, telling them both that "their decision to accept a cease-fire was the best one possible."

He also said he wanted the cease-fire to cover all areas of conflict, including L

Rutte Tells Trump Most NATO Members 'Helpful' To US War Effort

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Rutte Tells Trump Most NATO Members 'Helpful' To US War Effort

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on April 8 said he told US President Donald Trump that "a large majority" of European countries had been helpful to the US military effort in the war with Iran.

In an interview with CNN following his meeting with the president in Washington, Rutte said the discussions were "frank an

"Iran has won": Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Trump's ceasefire move

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:32:03 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday congratulated the world for two weeks ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, saying that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror in the entire world.

Speaking to ANI, Naqvi congratulated everyone and said Iran has won.

'I congratulate everyone. Iran has won. Thi

"Iranian regime cannot be trusted in any shape or form," says Former US Treasury Counterterrorism analyst

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:58 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): Even as a tenous peace has been brokered between US and Iran, experts feel the real proof will be seen by action on the ground. Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer said that the Iranian regime that operates on the ideology ushered in 1979, cannot be trusted.

Schanzer, in a conver

Australia PM Albanese welcomes US pause on Iran strikes, calls for de-escalation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:53 GMT

Canberra [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the United States' decision to suspend its strike campaign against Iran for a two-week period, describing the move as a step in the right direction amid rising global tensions.

In an interview to Sky News, Albanese said, 'This is positive news. We have been calling for a de-escalation for sometime. We want to see a resolu

"Is Pakistan doing the bidding of China?" Former US Treasury Counterterrorism analyst questions Pak role in US-Iran mediation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): After the US and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire and held out hopes for lasting peace, Pakistan took much of the credit for playing mediator between the two countries.

However, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer feels that Pakistan is deeply indebted to China. So, it remain

Iran has won, US has lost: AISPLB General Secretary congratulates Iran after Trump announces "double-sided" ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:59:39 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the agreement of a two-week 'double-sided' ceasefire between the US and Iran, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas, on Wednesday congratulated Iran on its 'victory.'

Speaking to ANI, Abbas stated that the US used to think of itself as a 'superpower' however, on the 40th day of the war, it has lost, alon

Israel backs Trump decision to suspend strikes on Iran, says offensive against Hezbollah to continue

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:59:27 GMT

Jerusalem [Israel], April 8 (ANI): Israel has backed the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran as the two nations look to work out a lasting peace formula.

A statement from the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office said, 'Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks' subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, I

"Attack on international order": US condemns attack on Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:30:35 GMT

Istanbul [Turkiye], April 8 (ANI): US Ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, condemned the armed attack on the Israeli consulate in Besiktas on Tuesday, calling it an 'attack on international order' and commending the Turkish security forces for their response.

'The United States condemns in the strongest terms today's attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. Attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on the in

Prof. Schlevogt's Compass No. 51: Persian Armageddon, rewired - Seven repercussions of the Iran war

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:07:13 GMT

The US and Israel are waging a war of choice with global consequences: eroding norms, imperial decline, and a world tilting toward disorder. Dark rumor has long held that the Roman emperor Nero set Rome ablaze in search of inspiration for a song on the destruction of Troy. Judicious historians and classicists dismiss this account as apocryphal. A prosaic arsonist in the White House Today, a powerful ruler, US President Do

US, Iran Reach Last-Minute Agreement On 2-Week Cease-Fire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:48:41 GMT

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week Pakistani-brokered cease-fire, pulling back from the brink to allow the two sides time to negotiate a peace deal.

Trump, who early on April 7wrotethat "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails to reach a deal, said in a social media post that he had received a 10 point proposal from Tehran and he believes "it is a workable basi

UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:28 GMT

"The Security Council should not rush to vote on a draft resolution when serious concerns have been raised by members," China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said.

UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of H

IDF claims it struck Iran's "central site" for production of underwater detection systems in Shiraz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:31:10 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 8 (ANI): Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that it has struck Iran's 'central site' for the production of sonar and other underwater detection systems in Shiraz.

IDF said that the facility used for the production of sonar systems used to detect submarines, vessels, divers and underwater missiles.

Additionally, Israel targeted a central site of naval cruise missiles and air defenc

China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:28 GMT

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions.

The 15-member council saw 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and Pakistan and Colombia abstained from voting.

The resolution demanded Iran immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercia

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,530: Health Ministry

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:08:04 GMT

BEIRUT, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 1,530, with 4,812 injured since 2nd March, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today.

In a statement, the ministry said that the total number of victims has reached 1,530, including 57 paramedics and healthcare workers, as well as 130 children.

How close is the Middle East to a nuclear catastrophe

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:08:48 GMT

The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran could render large parts of the region uninhabitable

A war launched by the US and Israel with the stated aim of preventing a nuclear crisis could end up causing one.

With repeated strikes reported near the Russian-built Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, discussions about the US potentially forcibly taking Iranian uranium reserves, and seemingly zero roo

TRKIYE-ISTANBUL-SHOOTOUT

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:45:54 GMT

(260407) -- ISTANBUL, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Police officers secure the entrance of the Israeli consulate after a shootout in Istanbul, Trkiye, April 7, 2026. One attacker was killed and four others, including two police officers and two attackers, were wounded Tuesday during a shootout near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district, a local official said. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Kharg Island Hit as Trump Warns A Civilization Could Die Tonight

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:28:36 GMT

The United States has carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, a strategic hub for the country's oil exports, according to American officials. The operation deliberately avoided oil infrastructure, despite the island's central role in Iran's energy sector. US Vice President JD Vance described the action as part of ongoing operations rather than a shift in overall strategy, coming just hours

IRAN-TEHRAN-SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY-AIRSTRIKES-AFTERMATH

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:26 GMT

(260407) -- TEHRAN, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 7, 2026 shows a view of the damaged Sharif University of Technology after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday strongly condemned a U.S. and Israeli attack on the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Power disruption reported in Iran's Karaj after strike hits transmission lines: Nournews

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:01:02 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 7 (ANI): Electricity supply has been disrupted on Tuesday in parts of Karaj, Iran, after projectiles from a strike hit transmission lines, according to Al Arabiya, citing Nournews, a media outlet close to Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Meanwhile, a bridge on a key rail link in central Iran was targeted by an Israeli strike, according to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency.

Two killed as Israeli strike targets Yahya Abad railway bridge in Iran's Kashan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:45 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 7 (ANI): A bridge on a key rail link in central Iran was targeted by an Israeli strike on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency. The attack struck the Yahya Abad railway bridge located in the city of Kashan, marking a further expansion of hostilities in the region.

The consequences of the strike were confirmed by local authorities in Isfahan province. Reports indica

Embassy in Iran so far facilitated movement of 1862 Indian nationals: MEA

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:59:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict.

Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, ' Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan

Trump declares 'total' victory over Iran as Netanyahu excludes Lebanon from ceasefire (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

The US president has claimed Washington has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time

President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure, agreeing to a "double sided ceasefire" contingent on Tehran agreeing to the

Israel excludes Lebanon from ceasefire as Trump declares 'total' victory over Iran (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

The US president has claimed Washington has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure, agreeing to a "double sided ceasefire" contingent on Tehran agreeing to

Moscow welcomes ceasefire as 'crushing defeat' for US as Israel launches 'biggest yet' attack on Lebanon (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

Washington and Tehran have announced a two-week suspension of warfare and warned that upcoming talks in Pakistan on Friday do not guarantee the end of warfare

US President Donald Trump has announced that he as agreed to a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure in a "double sided cease

Israel excludes Lebanon from ceasefire, oil prices dive as Iran signals Hormuz green light (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

The US and Iran have announced a two-week suspension of attacks, while Tehran says upcoming talks in Pakistan on Friday do not guarantee the end of war

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure, agreeing to a "double sided ceasefire" contingent o

Israel attacks Lebanon killing hundreds, Iran vows revenge for 'savage massacre' (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

Washington and Tehran announced a two-week suspension of warfare ahead of talks on Friday, but the deal looks dead in the water after multiple violations

US President Donald Trump's "double sided ceasefire" whereby Iran would agree to the "complete" and "immediate" opening of the S

Israel attacks Lebanon killing hundreds, Iran vows revenge for 'savage massacre': As it happened

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

Washington and Tehran announced a two-week suspension of warfare ahead of talks on Friday, but the deal looks dead in the water after multiple violations

US President Donald Trump's "double sided ceasefire" whereby Iran would agree to the "complete" and "immediate" opening of the S

Israel: Video claims damage after Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:01:13 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 7 (ANI): A video showed damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon, part of Israel's Tel Aviv district, according to Al Jazeera.
The footage shared by Al Jazeera on Tuesday captured debris scattered across the area, with visible damage to civilian surroundings and a vehicle flipped over, indicating the intensity of the impact.
Mea

Three suspects shot dead as gunfire erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:01:07 GMT

Istanbul [Turkey], April 7 (ANI): Gunfire erupted near the Israeli Consulate in the Besiktas district of Istanbul on Tuesday, prompting an immediate security intervention. According to a report by Al Jazeera, citing local media sources, the area was cordoned off as Turkish security forces responded to the presence of armed individuals in the vicinity of the diplomatic mission.
The situation escalated into a direc

Two Gunmen Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:00 GMT

Turkish authorities have launched a full-scale investigation after a shooting outside a building hosting the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left two attackers dead, one wounded, and several police officers injured. The incident took place on Tuesday in the Levent district, triggering a large security response and the closure of major roads in the area, including Bykdere Street.
According to Turkish media reports,

Governor of Japan's Tottori Prefecture vows to strengthen India ties; prioritises "people-to-people" ties

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:59 GMT

Tottori [Japan], April 7 (ANI): Tottori Prefecture's Governor Shinji Hirai declared building a strong relationship with India based on his global experience.
Tottori Prefecture is located on the side of the Sea of Japan. It has a clean environment that provides fresh agricultural and fishery products. In addition, its distinctive characteristic is the establishment of strong relationships with foreign countries.

"International responsibility": Iran warns Saudi, UAE against aiding US strikes; reserves right to "self-defence"

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:11 GMT

New York [US], April 7 (ANI): Tehran has issued a stern warning to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against permitting the United States to utilise their sovereign territory and airspace for military strikes against the Islamic Republic. According to a report by state broadcaster Press TV, Iran reminded both Gulf nations of their 'international responsibility' to ensure they do not facilitate 'acts of ag

Gunfight erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul (VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:48 GMT

Two police officers have been injured and three suspects were "neutralized," according to local media reports

A firefight broke out between police and several gunmen near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Trkiye on Tuesday, local media have reported. The building has been closed for months and is said to be unstaffed

Gunfight erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:48 GMT

Two police officers have been injured and three suspects were neutralized, according to local media reports
A firefight broke out between police and several gunmen near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye on Tuesday, local media have reported. The building has been closed for months and is said to be unstaffed. It is unclear if it was the target of the attack.
According to reports, n

Gunfight erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:48 GMT

Two police officers have been injured and three suspects were neutralized, according to local media reports
A firefight broke out between police and several gunmen near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye on Tuesday, local media have reported. The building has been closed for months and is said to be unstaffed. It is unclear if it was the target of the attack.
According to reports, n

Explainer: Why is a U.S.-Iran peace deal so hard to reach?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:46:00 GMT

Analysts suggested that U.S. strikes on Iran have gone far beyond nuclear facilities, inflicting economic damage that will be difficult to repair in the short term and creating a major obstacle to reaching any agreement.
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Monday proposed a plan to ease hostilities between Iran and the United States, sharing the initiative with both capitals just as U.S.

Iran Reports Strikes On Its Infrastructure Ahead Of Trump Deadline

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:03:24 GMT

US and Israeli air strikes hit multiple locations across Iran, including infrastructure and the strategic Kharg Island, as an evening deadline from Washington for Tehran to agree to a deal to end the war approached with neither side signaling the intention to back down.
Iranian media reported explosions across Tehran and the sound of air defense fire on April 7, with some accounts describing fighter jets flying a