TEHRAN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran has delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States to Pakistan, which is mediating the negotiations, the official IRNA news agency reported Friday. The report said Iran submitted its latest negotiating proposal to Pakistan on Thursday night as part of efforts to end the conflict involving the United States and Israel.
UAE's Opec exit seeks to hit Saudi Arabia where it hurts Submitted by Mohamad Elmasry on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 10:12 Diverging alignments over Israel and the war on Iran are driving a deeper rift, as Abu Dhabi uses oil policy to challenge the regional influence of the bloc's most powerful member The Opec pavilion at the UN climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 December 2023 (Mumen Khatib/AFP) Off When the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that it intended to exit the 12-member, six-decade-old Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), the move was read by some analysts as a purely economic one. On its face, this is not an unreasonable initial interpretation: the UAE has long wanted to break free of Opec oil output constraints to leverage its massive production capacity; the US-Israel war on Iran has produced economic volatility across the Gulf; and leaving Opec could produce long-term economic benefits for Abu Dhabi. Unlike Saudi Arabia , which relies heavily on higher oil prices to balance its budget, the UAE has invested heavily in expanding production capacity and prefers a high-volume export strategy, even if it results in lower per-barrel oil prices.
Iran demands reparations from Arab states for enabling US-Israeli attacks Iranian permanent representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani demanded reparations from Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan for their role in the US-Israel war on Iran in remarks made at the UN, Iranian state media Press TV reported. “The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates once again its clear and consistent position that all States whose internationally wrongful acts have played a role in the United States' and the Israeli regime's aggression against its sovereignty and territorial integrity must be held accountable,” Iravani stated. The representative demanded “compensation for all material and moral damage,” according to the Press TV report.
Lebanese President met with US Ambassador to discuss ceasefire developments Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador Michel Issa on Friday to discuss developments related to the ceasefire agreement with Israel, Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported. The meeting comes in preparation of further talks in Washington, according to the report. NNA reported that Aoun thanked the US ambassador for fostering stability in Lebanon.
US congressmen introduce resolution condemning Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:27 Piker rejected resolution, saying: 'I have spent my entire career combating all forms of bigotry including antisemitism and will continue to do' Hasan Piker (L) and Candace Owens are the subjects of a House resolution introduced this week by Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images/AFP and Jason Davis/Getty Images for DailyWire+/AFP) Off Two representatives in the US Congress introduced a bipartisan resolution this week calling for the condemnation of online political commentators Hasan Piker and Candace Owens over alleged antisemitism. The resolution put forth by Democrat Josh Gottheimer and Republican Mike Lawler accuses the popular left-wing streamer Piker and right-wing podcaster Owens of amplifying “antisemitic narratives online” and contributing to an “increase of violence against Jewish individuals, institutions, and communities” in the US. The resolution alleges that Piker has “often used antisemitic rhetoric, including expressing support for Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization”.
Iran submits negotiations proposal to Pakistani mediators Iranian officials reportedly submitted a new proposal to Pakistani mediators on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera. This comes after stalled negotiations between the US and Iran, and the continuation of a US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Iranian labor community for its role in the country’s progress, production, and resilience, highlighting the administration’s determination to protect workers’ rights, job security, and livelihoods.
Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has asserted that Tehran has maintained a continuous channel for talks with the United States, despite the ongoing military tensions. 'We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,' the Chief Justice remarked, according to the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:22 Department of State highlights allies’ inaction amid rising tensions between Washington and Europe Protesters hold banners outside the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest against the detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Athens on 30 April 2026 (Aggelos Nakkas/AFP) Off The United States has criticised its allies for failing to stop a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that was raided and seized by Israeli naval forces earlier this week. US Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Thursday described the flotilla as a “baseless, counterproductive stunt”. He said Washington expects allies to "take decisive action", including denying port access, docking, departure and refuelling to vessels involved in the mission.
The West’s bubble of illusion about Israel - and about itself – is finally being burst Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 14:09 The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West’s moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West’s military primacy A man burns a picture of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against the US-Israel military action in Iran, near the US embassy in Manila, 9 April 2026 (Jam Sta Rosa/AFP) On For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official western narrative portrays a plucky, besieged "Jewish" state of Israel, desperate to make peace with its hostile Arab neighbours.
Islamabad has reportedly switched to lower-profile role but believes peace can make progress without face-to-face meetings Pakistan is passing proposals between Iran and the US to keep talks alive behind the scenes and inch towards a peace agreement, officials and experts say. Pakistani officials say that they are conscious of the fact that at stake is not only regional peace, but the health of the global economy and the livelihoods of millions of the poorest people in the world – including in Pakistan, whose monthly energy import bill has almost tripled as a result of the war. Continue reading...
Iran says talks with US never stopped, warns it will defend its dignity Iran’s judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has said Tehran has maintained engagement with the United States, while warning the country will respond if its sovereignty is challenged. Speaking to state media, Mohseni-Ejei said Iran has not withdrawn from dialogue despite rising tensions. “We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,” he said, according to IRIB.
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, calling it a 'return gift' to the public following the election cycle. In a post on X, Atishi wrote, 'BJP's 'Return Gift' to the People! A massive 993 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices.
Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, Member of the Assembly of Experts and the Deputy for International Affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, dismissed claims by the US on Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said that the leader is healthy, Fars News Agency reported. Qomi said that such tactics are used by the West to elicit their reaction and engage in rumour mongering.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US and the Israeli regime must be held accountable for violating international law and the UN Charter, the foreign minister of Iran said, describing the current insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as a direct consequence of military aggression against Iran.
Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Tensions within the Iranian leadership have reached a critical point as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly seek the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ridiculed US President Donald Trump for misrepresenting the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump”, calling any attempt to rename the strategic waterway a “terrible mistake.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that a halt to the Israeli regime’s attacks against Lebanon forms part of the ceasefire understanding between Iran and the US, stressing that the issue will remain a matter of concern for Tehran in any future process.
