Oil Prices Recede and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Peace Talks
Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
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Iran Condemns Israeli Violation of Somalia’s Sovereignty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Zionist regime’s continued violations of Somalia’s national sovereignty, calling its actions a clear attempt to destabilize Islamic countries and sow division in the region.
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US’ Conduct Incompatible with Diplomacy: Iranian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that US actions and contradictory positions are incompatible with claims of diplomacy, noting that Tehran will take appropriate decisions to safeguard its national interests and security.
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"Tormented" by Trump's rise, Commentator and host Tucker Carlson apologises for "misleading people"
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): The once-robust alliance between US President Donald Trump and prominent conservative commentator and TV host Tucker Carlson has fractured, giving way to a public and increasingly personal feud.
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Araqchi Outlines Main Obstacles to Iran-US Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister described provocative actions and continued US ceasefire violations—particularly threats against Iranian commercial vessels—as well as contradictory positions and threatening rhetoric, as major obstacles to the continuation of the diplomatic process.
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No Talks under Coercion, Qalibaf Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran will not accede to negotiations with the US under threats, warning that Tehran has been preparing new options on the battlefield in recent weeks.
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Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U. S. and Iran.
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Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran
In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict Good morning. The Gulf is stuck in limbo between war and peace. Despite a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, both sides have ramped up threats once again.
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"They're going to negotiate": Trump warns Iran will "see problems" otherwise, vows no nuclear weapons
Washington, DC [US], April 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Tehran will engage in diplomatic talks, warning that the country will 'see problems' should it refuse to cooperate. Speaking during a phone interview with the conservative radio programme The John Fredericks Show, Trump maintained a firm stance on the necessity of a new agreement.
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction, report says
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction, report says Representatives for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” have held discussions with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and other infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The talks examined whether DP World could enter into a partnership with the “Board of Peace” to run the logistics for humanitarian aid and other goods entering Gaza, the report said.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran weighs Pakistan talks with US, and claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’
Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official said on Monday, after moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran’s ports – a key obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts as the end of a two-week ceasefire nears. Trump said a deal with Iran would happen “relatively quickly”.
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As US-Iran ceasfire deadline looms, think tank analysis flags deep divisions in Iranian leadership over peace deal
Washington DC [US], April 21 (ANI): A new assessment by the Institute for the Study of War has pointed to deepening divisions within Iran's leadership, as diplomatic tensions and military pressure between the United States and Iran continue to mount before the second round of Islamabad Talks.
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Is Iran entering its Gorbachev moment?
The idea of an “Iranian Gorbachev” has surfaced before in the Islamic Republic, but this time the conditions may be different.
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Hezbollah MP calls for Lebanese president to withdraw from Israel talks
Hezbollah MP calls for Lebanese president to withdraw from Israel talks Speaking to AFP, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said: "It is in the interest of the state, the interest of Lebanon, the president of the republic and the government to move away from the path of direct negotiation and return to a national understanding about the best option for Lebanon. " He added that Hezbollah will "reject and confront any attempt to impose political costs on Lebanon through concessions made to this Israeli enemy". Speaking to AFP, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said: "It is in the interest of the state, the interest of Lebanon, the president of the republic and the government to move away from the path of direct negotiation and return to a national understanding about the best option for… pic.
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"Willfully ignorant": White House defends Trump's Iran strategy, claims deal "very close"
Washington, DC [US], April 21 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has asserted that the current administration is on the verge of securing a historic diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran. She credited the progress to the unique approach adopted by the US President, contrasting it with previous diplomatic efforts.
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"No problem meeting them": Trump signals direct talks with Iran, reports NY Post
Washington, DC [US], April 21 (ANI): In a potential shift for regional diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has indicated a readiness to engage directly with the Iranian leadership prior to the high-stakes negotiations scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The American leader suggested that he remains open to a personal summit with his counterparts in Tehran to resolve the ongoing conflict.
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U.S., Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Hormuz tensions cloud talks
A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously to The Washington Post, said the tone of Trump's public statements and the ongoing U. S. blockade were the two most serious issues threatening talks.
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Table for talks set as world awaits U.S., Iran meet halfway in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan has readied its capital and intensified diplomatic efforts for the expected renewed U. S. -Iran talks, despite the next round of the high-stakes negotiation still hanging in the air.
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Trump's social media diplomacy rattles fragile Iran peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms
Washington, DC [US], April 21 (ANI): Efforts to broker an end to the seven-week conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to be on the brink of a breakthrough as the weekend drew near. However, the momentum shifted abruptly when President Donald Trump engaged in public posturing that threatened to derail delicate diplomatic channels, according to reports from CNN.
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Opinion: U.S.-Iran talks need sincerity, not brinkmanship
Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have dashed the already fragile hopes for de-escalation between Washington and Tehran. Renewed brinkmanship is shrinking the narrow space for diplomacy while amplifying risks that extend far beyond the two countries involved. As a conduit for roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, the strait serves as a shared maritime lifeline -- not a stage for geopolitical games.
