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Trump declares Iran war ‘terminated’ but warns Tehran poses significant threat
The White House told Congress on Friday, May 1, that the US war with Iran is over, even as American troops remain stationed in the region and the administration itself warned that…
- Middle East
Two activists taken by Israel after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted
Barcelona: Israeli authorities have said they are taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza — and were captured by Israel in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea —…
- Middle East
Watch: Palestinian football chief rejects handshake with Israeli official at FIFA event
Tensions surfaced at the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on April 30 as an on-stage attempt to bring Palestinian and Israeli football officials together failed. In a…
- Middle East
‘Pentagon is lying’: Iran FM claims USD 100bn cost of Netanyahu ‘gamble’ for US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public, claiming that Israel’s actions have cost the United States USD 100 billion so far — four times higher…
- Middle East
Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East
On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month — more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect — US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider renewed…
- Middle East
Iran threatens strikes on US bases, warships amid attack fears
Iran has warned it will launch “long and painful” strikes on US regional positions if Washington carries out even limited military action, as tensions sharply escalate on Thursday, April 30. A senior…
- Middle East
French nun attacked in Jerusalem, suspect arrested by police
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, April 28, after a French nun was assaulted in Jerusalem, police said, raising concerns over attacks targeting Christians in the city. In a post on…
- World
Politico, The Daily Telegraph owner tells journalists to back Israel or quit
Tension has recently grown around Axel Springer, the owner of Politico and incoming owner of The Daily Telegraph, after CEO Dopfner told journalists they must support Israel as part of their job…
- Middle East
Only place Americans belong in Persian Gulf is bottom of its waters: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday, April 30, said that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as United…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’, won’t lift Hormuz blockade
On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US–Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s naval blockade, while Tehran…
- Middle East
Iran war has cost USD 25 billion, Pentagon says
The estimated cost of the war with Iran has reached USD 25 billion, with most of the spending directed towards munitions, according to the Pentagon’s top financial official, who told lawmakers on…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘considering’ Trump’s ‘request’ for negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, April 27, that Tehran was considering a request from US President Donald Trump for negotiations, while insisting Washington had failed to achieve any of…
- Middle East
Iran offers proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear deal
Iran has offered a proposal to the United States (US) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without linking the move to a nuclear agreement, according to two regional officials cited by Associated…
- Middle East
Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall
Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the ceasefire with United…
- Middle East
Pakistan says US-Iran mediation efforts moving forward
Pakistan’s top political and military leadership is continuing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the two sides, Pakistani officials said…
