Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that Iran has agreed to return its 'nuclear dust' to the United States, asserting that the understanding comes as part of broader assurances from Tehran, as part of the peace deal, not to pursue its ambition to acquire a nuclear weapon.
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Top conservative influencers, who usually march in lockstep with U. S. President Donald Trump, are turning against him over the war with Iran.
The conservative commentator criticized the US president for attacking the pope and waging war with Iran on Israels behalf US President Donald Trump's true religion is "Israelism" rather than Christianity, conservative journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson has claimed, criticizing the president's Middle East policies.
(260416) -- WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U. S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.
London [UK], April 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and secure vital shipping routes, CNN reported.
Trump says he hopes Hezbollah 'acts nicely and well' US President Donald Trump said that he hopes Hezbollah "acts nicely and well" during the 10-day ceasefire reached between Lebanon and Israel. "I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. "It will be an [sic] GREAT moment for them if they do.
Tehran [Iran], April 17 (ANI): The Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that Lebanon must be included in any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic efforts continue following a ceasefire announcement in the region, CNN reported.
Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the Pope must recognise the global threat posed by Iran, asserting that he has the right to disagree with the pontiff over the issue of nuclear weapons. Responding to a question on his reported differences with Pope Leo XIV, Trump told the media, 'No, no... I have to do what's right.
Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said it remains unclear whether the ceasefire with Iran will be extended, even as he expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations and indicated that the next round of talks could take place over the weekend. Responding to a question on extending the ceasefire, President Trump said, 'We're doing very well.
Democrats join Republicans to block limits on US arms sales to Israel Several pro-Israel Democrats have joined Republicans to block efforts to halt US weapons sales to Israel, voting down measures that critics say would have limited arms used in attacks on Palestinians. The Senate rejected a resolution led by Senator Bernie Sanders that aimed to stop the sale of military bulldozers, with seven Democrats siding against it in a 40–59 vote. Those voting to block the measure included Richard Blumenthal, Chris Coons, Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman, Kirsten Gillibrand, Jacky Rosen and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday described the recent parliamentary committee briefing with the Foreign Secretary on the Iran conflict and wider regional developments as 'very good', saying members raised detailed questions on India's strategic interests.
Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he would consider travelling to Pakistan if a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is finalised there, indicating Islamabad's possible role in ongoing negotiations. 'I would go to Pakistan, yeah,' Trump told reporters at the White House while en route to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Saudi Arabia pressed US to secure a Lebanon ceasefire to preserve Iran negotiations, sources say Saudi Arabia pushed the US to prioritise securing a ceasefire in Lebanon in order to sustain talks with Iran, as the kingdom shifts to mediation efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, multiple US, western, and Arab officials told Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed US President Donald Trump on the importance of a ceasefire in Lebanon in a private phone call on Wednesday, the Arab and western officials told MEE. Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday afternoon, which several of the officials attributed to the kingdom’s lobbying.
US immigration authorities have arrested an Iranian national accused of lying about past ties to a paramilitary organization linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Iran International.
Trump expects Israel, Lebanon leaders at White House after ceasefire US President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun could visit the White House in the coming days, following the announcement of a ceasefire. "As of two hours from now, we have a ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon. And that'll be great.
Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as deal nears US President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, adding that the two sides are close to reaching a deal to end six weeks of fighting. Trump's version of the deal could not be immediately confirmed by Iran. "They've agreed to give us back the nuclear dust," Trump told reporters at the White House.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - According to information obtained by Tasnim from relevant authorities, the sources cited by Reuters regarding the negotiations between Iran and the US lack credibility.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire in Lebanon, prompting questions about the motivations behind the move. While Iran's pressure on the US for this truce is well-known, critics suggest that Trump and Israeli sources aim to downplay Iran's influence.
Saudi Arabia pressed US to secure a Lebanon ceasefire to preserve Iran negotiations, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:33 A private call between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came the day before the Lebanon ceasefire Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 15 April 2026 (Handout/Pakistani prime minister's office) Off Saudi Arabia pushed the US to prioritise securing a ceasefire in Lebanon in order to sustain talks with Iran, as the kingdom shifts to mediation efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, multiple US, western, and Arab officials told Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed US President Donald Trump on the importance of a ceasefire in Lebanon in a private phone call on Wednesday, the Arab and western officials told MEE. Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday afternoon, which several of the officials attributed to the kingdom’s lobbying.
Saudi Arabia pressed US to secure a Lebanon ceasefire to preserve Iran negotiations, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:33 A private call between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took place the day before the Lebanon ceasefire Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 15 April 2026 (Handout/Pakistani prime minister's office) Off Saudi Arabia pushed the US to prioritise securing a ceasefire in Lebanon in order to sustain talks with Iran, as the kingdom shifts to mediation efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, multiple US, western, and Arab officials told Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed US President Donald Trump on the importance of a ceasefire in Lebanon in a private phone call on Wednesday, the Arab and western officials told MEE. Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday afternoon, which several of the officials attributed to the kingdom’s lobbying.
