Israel, Lebanon envoys hail ‘historic’ moment at White House Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors have struck an optimistic tone during talks in Washington, praising US efforts to broker progress. Speaking alongside US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon "have never been next to each other more than today. " He thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling the meeting a long-awaited breakthrough.
IRGC commander backs Iran ‘unity’ after Trump division claims Iran’s Quds Force commander has reinforced calls for national unity, pushing back against claims of internal divisions made by US President Donald Trump. Esmail Qaani said Iran’s strength lies in cohesion between the public and leadership. In a post on social media, he described the “backbone” of Iran’s fighters as the “unity of the streets and the cohesion of officials”.
Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran US President Donald Trump has said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of overwhelming force. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump said nuclear arms should not be deployed under any circumstances. "A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody," he told reporters.
Tehran [Iran], April 24 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (local time) asserted that there are no divisions within the country's leadership, rejecting claims of internal rifts between 'hardliners' and 'moderates. ' He said all Iranians are united as 'revolutionaries' and fully aligned with the Supreme Leader, adding that the nation stands together against any external aggression.
Trump to host Israel-Lebanon talks at White House US President Donald Trump is set to greet Israeli and Lebanese representatives ahead of a second round of negotiations between the two sides, a White House official told Haaretz. The talks, aimed at easing tensions, will be held in Washington as diplomatic efforts continue. “The ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon will now take place at the White House,” the official said.
Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has claimed that the infighting between moderates and hardliners in Iran’s leadership is so intense that the country has “no idea who their leader is”, but many Iranian experts questioned his analysis, saying that – given the mass assassinations of senior commanders – the country has shown remarkable institutional cohesion. Trump’s allegations of “CRAZY” splits in the Iranian leadership – the second outing for this argument in three days – is remarkable since he has previously said either he has little knowledge of the new Iranian leadership or that there has already been regime change. Continue reading...
Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that there is internal division within Iran's leadership, alleging infighting between 'hardliners' and 'moderates' in the country's political and military establishment.
(Photo credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images) An American diplomat's suggestion that Italy could replace Iran at the World Cup is 'shameful' and 'not appropriate,' Italian sports officials responded. Paolo Zampolli, a U. S.
DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a virtual dialogue session titled "The Gulf in the aftermath of the Iranian aggression ceasefire".
As debate over a ceasefire and renewed talks with the United States intensifies, the absence of a clear supreme arbiter in Tehran appears to be giving Iran’s hardliners more room to shape the narrative and to hinder any eventual agreement.
Israeli spies-for-hire interfered in elections in Cyprus and Slovenia Political hit-jobs in Cyprus and Slovenia are just the tip of an election interference iceberg in Europe, involving a dark nexus of Israeli spies, defense chiefs, and tech companies.
Berlin [Germany], April 23 (ANI): Iranian state media broadcaster on Thursday shared a video where exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was seen getting attacked with tomato ketchup. In a 47-second clip posted by IRNA, it was seen that Pahlavi was exiting a building in Berlin when he was attacked by a man who threw a red liquid on his back.
Turkey and UK to sign strategic partnership agreement during Fidan's visit Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:46 Ankara's top diplomat arrived for a two-day trip on Thursday and is expected to meet British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum last weekend (Screengrab/X) Off Turkey and Britain are set to sign a strategic partnership framework agreement on Thursday afternoon after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in London in the morning. Fidan is in Britain on a two-day trip and is expected to meet British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at 4pm. The two are reportedly set to sign a framework document on "strategic partnership", although details of what that will entail have not been made public.
Trump claims US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, and that it was "sealed up tight" until Iran made a deal. Trump, who did not provide any evidence, posted the claim on his TruthSocial outlet. "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is!
Turkey opts for silence on von der Leyen remarks to avoid straining EU ties Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:49 Top EU official’s remarks suggesting Turkey as a malign influence sparked a stir, but Ankara has chosen to ignore them after a Brussels clarification, amid economic and strategic concerns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits the Roll of Honour during her tour of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 24 March 2026 (AFP/David Gray) Off Turkey has opted to stay silent after remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared to place Ankara alongside China and Russia as a potential malign influence, Middle East Eye understands. A swift clarification from Brussels appears to have satisfied officials in Ankara, which showed little appetite for confrontation at this stage. "There will likely be no formal statement of criticism or condemnation since the Commission has released an official clarification," a Turkish official told MEE.
Lebanese PM says no deal with Israel without troop withdrawal Lebanon's prime minister has warned there will be no agreement between his country and Israel unless the latter withdraws its forces from the south. Speaking to the Washington Post in France, Nawaf Salam said Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon was non-negotiable. “We cannot live with a so-called buffer zone, an Israeli presence where Lebanese displaced people are not allowed to return, where destroyed villages and towns cannot be rebuilt,” he said.
