Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.
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Tehran moderates see ‘no deal–no war’ limbo as worst outcome
Tehran’s commentariat is warning that the most troubling outcome of the current negotiations with Washington may be neither war nor peace, but a prolonged “no deal–no war” limbo.
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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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Trump turning negotiations into ‘table of surrender’, Iran's top negotiator says
Trump turning negotiations into ‘table of surrender’, Iran's top negotiator says Iranian negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said President Donald Trump is trying to turn negotiations into “a table of surrender”. “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats,” he wrote on X, adding that Iran is prepared to “reveal new cards on the battlefield”. His remarks add to uncertainty over possible talks in Islamabad, with US officials expected to attend while Iran has said it has no plans to reengage “for now”.
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Trump’s ‘one-man WhatsApp group’ diplomacy derailing Iran peace talks
US president’s hubristic and contradictory social media statements are key stumbling block to ending the war Donald Trump’s blend of threats and hubristic commentary, often casually dismissive of Iran, has, as much as the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, been the key stumbling block to restarting peace talks between the two countries under Pakistan’s mediation in Islamabad. However much the Iranian foreign ministry insists it would not respond to every social media utterance issued by the US president on Iran, and sometimes there are as many as seven a day, Tehran cannot ignore them all, even if they contradict what the Iranians are being told in private about Trump’s true intentions. Continue reading...
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Israel must take sharply declining US public support seriously, think tank warns
Israel must take sharply declining US public support seriously, think tank warns Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:09 Israel's Institute for National Security Studies warns that US support might not last forever Protesters gather in Times Square for an Al Quds Day rally in support of Palestinians and against the current bombing of Iran by both the United States and Israel on 13 March 2026 (Spencer Platt/Getty Images via AFP) Off Israel ’s rapidly declining popularity in the US is a threat to national security and must be taken seriously if the country wants to maintain sufficient support from Washington, an Israeli think tank has warned. A new report from the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) has highlighted the consequences of the steep decline in Israel’s standing with the United States and said that if American public opinion does not change drastically Israel will soon find itself without enough support there. The report published on Monday by the INSS, which has affiliations to the army and Tel Aviv University, refers to polling from the Pew Research Centre released earlier in April, which found that 60 percent of US adults have an unfavourable view of Israel - up from 53 percent last year.
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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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UK: Newham council investigates Labour mayoral candidate's past flat purchase
UK: Newham council investigates Labour mayoral candidate's past flat purchase Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:29 A row has broken out over a former council flat in the east London borough of Newham, ahead of crucial local elections on 7 May Buildings at the Canary Wharf financial district are seen in the background from a high street in the London borough of Newham, east London, on 2 May 2020 (AFP) Off A row has broken out over a former council flat in the east London borough of Newham, ahead of crucial local elections on 7 May. The flat's previous owner, Forhad Hussain, is Labour's candidate to be Newham mayor. Hussain purchased the flat in 2016 with financial assistance from Newham council, in which he was at that time a senior councillor.
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UK: Newham council investigates Labour mayoral candidate's past flat purchase
UK: Newham council investigates Labour mayoral candidate's past flat purchase Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:29 A row has broken out over a former council flat in the east London borough of Newham, ahead of crucial local elections on 7 May Buildings at the Canary Wharf financial district are seen in the background from a high street in the London borough of Newham, east London, on 2 May 2020 (AFP) Off A row has broken out over a former council flat in the east London borough of Newham, ahead of crucial local elections on 7 May. The flat's previous owner, Forhad Hussain, is Labour's candidate to be Newham mayor. Hussain purchased the flat in 2016 with financial assistance from Newham council, in which he was at that time a senior councillor.
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Iran says World Cup decision hinges on player safety in US
Iran says World Cup decision hinges on player safety in US Iran’s sports minister said a final decision on the national team’s participation in the World Cup will be made by the government. Ahmad Donyamali said Iran would travel to the tournament if the safety of players in the US could be guaranteed. He added that the decision will be taken by the government and the Supreme National Security Council.
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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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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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Iran foreign ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless'
Iran foreign ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless' Iran's foreign ministry has condemned arrests in the UAE of what Abu Dhabi said were members of an Iran-linked group plotting terrorist acts in the country. In a statement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the arrests were made under "baseless pretexts" and urged the UAE "to respect the rights and human dignity of individuals, refrain from retaliatory behaviour. " On Monday, UAE authorities said the group arrested was attempting to recruit Emiratis and funnelling funds to "suspicious" foreign entities.
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Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration President Donald Trump has told CNBC that the US was considering helping the UAE financially, stating that a currency swap with the Emirates was under consideration.
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Iran Refutes UAE’s Groundless Accusations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman condemned baseless accusations by the United Arab Emirates and the arrest of several individuals in the Arab country on unfounded pretexts, saying such actions undermine trust in the region.
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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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Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran. He added that the US was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal. "I don't want to do that.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 21 April: Talks unclear; Hormuz tensions continue
Uncertainty surrounds possible US-Iran talks in Pakistan, with no confirmation yet that they will go ahead. At the same time, tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over maritime security, while the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues despite the ceasefire. Stay with us for live updates.
