US, Iran talks uncertain before ceasefire ends on April 22
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/CAIRO/: Last-minute ceasefire talks between the U. S. and Iran appeared increasingly uncertain as the two-week truce neared its end on April 22.
Source: Iran Herald ▾
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Fragile peace brokered by Pakistan faces total collapse, urges ceasefire extension as US-Iran deadline looms
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 21 (ANI): As the clock ticks down toward the Wednesday evening expiration of the two-week ceasefire, Pakistan launched a last-minute effort to prevent a return to full-scale war after the first Islamabad Talks ended in impasse.
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Electric car sales surge in Europe amid petrol price spike
LONDON, U. K. : Electric vehicle sales across Europe surged sharply in early 2026, as rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict pushed drivers to move away from petrol-powered cars.
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"Military is raring to go": Trump warns of immediate strikes if Iran deal fails as ceasefire deadline looms
Washington DC [US], April 21 (ANI): Escalating his rhetoric to a fever pitch, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled that the United States is prepared to launch a massive military offensive against Iran if a comprehensive diplomatic breakthrough is not achieved before the current ceasefire expires.
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Trump demands release of 8 Iranian women ahead of high-stakes Islamabad Talks
Washington DC [US], April 21 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre just hours before a critical ceasefire deadline, US President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian leadership to release eight women reportedly facing execution. The President framed the gesture as a necessary foundation for upcoming negotiations between the two adversaries.
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Mossad Chief reveals agent killed during campaign against Iran as Israel marks Memorial Day
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 21 (ANI/TPS): The head of Israel's Mossad, Dedi Barnea, revealed on Tuesday that an agency operative was killed in 2023 during the recent war with Iran, disclosing the first publicly acknowledged Mossad fatality linked to the campaign. Speaking at a memorial ceremony for Mossad personnel, Barnea said the operative, identified only as 'M. ', was killed outside Israel but not in Iranian territory.
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Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire "numerous times" amid uncertainty in talks as deadline nears
Washington DC [US], April 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of violating the ongoing two-week ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran 'numerous times' that was imposed in order to halt the over-a-month-long period of hostilities in West Asia, amid negotiations to find a complete solution hangs in balance as the deadline for the fragile truce approaches.
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Egyptian President reiterates Egypt's categorical condemnation of unjustified Iranian aggressions against Arab Gulf states
CAIRO, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt today underscored its unequivocal rejection and categorical condemnation of the unjustified Iranian aggressions against the Arab Gulf states and all other Arab nations.
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War on Iran sparks gas theft epidemic
Incidents of driving off without paying in Britain are up 27%, while Americans report their fuel tanks being drilled A wave of "fill up and flee" crime is sweeping petrol stations across the UK, while American drivers are waking up to drilled-through tanks and drained fuel as the US-Israeli war on I
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Trump Says He Won't Extend Cease-Fire As Iran Peace Talks Up In Air
US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a temporary cease-fire with Iran, which is due to expire on April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed. Speaking in a live phone interview with CNBC on April 21, Trump said the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal" when the two sides finally meet.
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Peace Talks Uncertain As US-Iran Cease-Fire Expiration Nears
US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a temporary cease-fire with Iran beyond April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed amid mutual recriminations. Speaking in a live phone interview with CNBC on April 21, Trump said the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal" when the two sides finally meet.
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Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from Iraq
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in recent times as India prioritises the safety of its 1-crore-strong diaspora in the Gulf.
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India's Gulf outreach aimed at energy security, diaspora welfare: MEA amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Amid escalating concern in West Asia as the deadline for the ceasefire between the US and Iran looms, India has intensified engagement with Gulf countries focusing on energy security, welfare of the Indian diaspora, and other issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
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Israels Lebanon occupation chokes Beiruts offshore gas options
The Jewish states operation has extended into Lebanese territorial waters believed to contain energy resources Israel's latest land grab is dashing Lebanon's hope of tapping offshore gas to solve its persistent energy shortage. Maritime energy prospects were the focus of a 2022 deal on a disputed border between the two nations.
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Iran will not budge on talks during US blockade envoy in China
The Iranians complied with the IAEA framework while the US exited the JCPOA unilaterally, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told RT India Iran will not budge on talks while the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Tehran's envoy to Beijing, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has said.
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Iran will not budge on talks during US blockade - envoy in China
The Iranians complied with the IAEA framework while the US exited the JCPOA unilaterally, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told RT India Iran will not budge on talks while the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Tehran's envoy to Beijing, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has said.
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'War crime': Russian envoy denounces US-Israeli war on Iran from Tehran rubble
Aleksey Dedov made the statement to RT while inspecting damage to civilian and medical infrastructure in the Islamic Republic's capital The US and Israel have committed war crimes in Iran, Russian Ambassador to Tehran Aleksey Dedov has declared while inspecting the ruins of a hospital in the Iranian
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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL-MEN'S PRELIMINARY ROUND-GROUP A(CN)
(260421) -- SANYA(HAINAN), April 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Iran and the Philippines react after the beach handball men's preliminary round group A match between Iran and the Philippines at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 21, 2026.
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Nifty, Sensex close with gains as FMCG rally lifts indices ahead of US- Iran talks
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 (ANI): The domestic equity markets closed on a strong note on Tuesday, recovering from a slow start, as gains in FMCG stocks lifted the benchmark indices amid cautious optimism around ongoing geopolitical developments. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended at 24,576. 60, rising by 211.
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India expands pool of Russian shipping insurers
New Delhi has also extended permits to insurance companies from other countries amid the Middle East conflict India has expanded the pool of Russian shipping insurers eligible to provide cover to vessels docking at its ports.