Admiral Brad Cooper says the allies have exceeded their military objectives in the war with Iran US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper has praised Israel and Arab states hosting American bases as "exceptional" allies in the war against Iran. He made the remarks amid reports of a possible second round of peace talks this week, as a two-week truce is set to expire next Friday.
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Poll: 62 percent of Israelis think war on Iran will restart A poll by the Israeli daily Maariv found that a majority of Israelis (62 percent) believe that Israel will return to fighting Iran in the near future. According to the survey, 24 percent think the war will not restart and another 14 percent are unsure about the outcome.
New posts 10:44 Iran Cancels Army Day Parade The annual parade is usually held on April 18. The spokesman for Iran's army, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, has announced that it is not possible to hold the Army Day parade this year, saying that "the current cease-fire is no different to war conditions.
Tehran [Iran], April 17 (ANI): Following the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, credited the agreement to what he described as the 'steadfastness' of Hezbollah and the unity of the so-called 'Axis of Resistance'.
Ceasefire in Lebanon widely welcomed, Trump says may be 'historic day' Several countries have hailed the 10-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel that came into a few hours ago. Statements have poured in from across the Arab world, including supportive remarks by Egypt, Syria, Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Iranian Foreign Ministry was quick to welcome the agreement, praising the "tremendous efforts" made by Pakistan in mediating talks.
Tehran [Iran], April 17 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the 'steadfastness' of the Iranian people compelled US-Israeli forces to retreat during the '40-day war', according to Iranian state media Press TV.
Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) said that US forces are actively enforcing a large-scale maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, involving more than 10,000 personnel, over a dozen naval vessels, and upwards of 100 aircraft.
António Guterres welcomes truce and says through spokesperson he hopes halt in fighting will ‘pave the way for negotiations’ Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. United Nations chief António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire announced on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon , urging “all actors” to fully respect the truce. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect, pausing fighting in a devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,100 Lebanese people and displaced more than 2.
Netanyahu rejects demand by Hezbollah for full Israeli army withdrawal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has agreed to a “temporary ceasefire” with Lebanon to facilitate discussions, but rejected Hezbollah's demands for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has agreed to a “temporary ceasefire” with Lebanon to facilitate discussions. However, he has rejected Hezbollah's demands for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanon, stating that Israel will maintain a “security zone” pic.
Hezbollah lawmaker demands end to Israeli attacks under ceasefire deal A lawmaker from Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc said the new ceasefire agreement with Israel must include a complete cessation of Israeli hostilities across Lebanon. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Ibrahim al-Moussawi said the Lebanese group would approach the 10-day truce cautiously and monitor developments closely. He added that the deal was reached "under Iranian pressure, Pakistani efforts and Saudi cooperation".
At an economic event, the president sought to downplay the financial hardship that has followed his war with Iran, saying that “we’re having some fake inflation because of the fuel, the energy prices.
Las Vegas (Nevada) [US], April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States is heading towards 'victory very shortly' against Iran while making strong remarks on military developments involving Iran and past US operations in the region.
Pope Leo slams 'those who manipulate religion' for war Pope Leo XIV on Thursday issued what may be his most explicit condemnation yet of the Trump administration's use of biblical invocations to justify the US-Israeli war on Iran, as tensions between the Vatican and the White House ramp up. "Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth," Pope Leo wrote on X, citing his own remarks on a visit to Cameroon. "The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants," he said in his speech.
Turkey, Pakistan could become Israel's new enemy, analyst says Submitted by Mera Aladam on Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:27 In an opinion piece in Maariv, Israeli analyst Boaz Golani claims war on Iran has 'wiped out' its military capabilities Handout photo taken shows Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir before their meeting in Tehran, on 16 April, 2026 (AFP/Office of Iranian Parliament Speaker) Off Predictions on who is set to be next in line to become Israel 's arch nemesis have start rolling in, with whispers lulling in Pakistan or Turkey as Iran 's successors for that role. In an opinion piece by Israeli analyst Boaz Golani published in the daily Maariv, he indicates "shifting sands" in the Middle East, as discussions on the end of the war on Iran swirl. As Tehran "will be forced to vacate the role of Israel's great enemy", Golani says that there will be a new country to fulfill that role.
Israeli envoy to UN: ‘If we feel threatened, we will react' Speaking to reporters, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said that Israel "will have to follow very carefully what is happening on the ground, and if we feel threatened, we will react". Danny Danon said it was "too early" to determine whether a meeting between Israel and Lebanon will take place. The statement comes hours after Lebanon and Israel reached a 10-day ceasefire.
Trump says 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon will be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week – key US politics stories from 16 April at a glance Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon to be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week, in a deal that it is hoped will bring progress toward a parallel peace agreement between the US and Iran. The ceasefire took effect at midnight on Thursday in Lebanon, where Israel has been conducting devastating airstrikes aimed at wiping out the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia. Continue reading...
Trump says war on Iran 'should be ending pretty soon' US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran is going "swimmingly" and that it "should be ending pretty soon. " “It should be ending pretty soon,” Trump said at an event in Las Vegas. "It was perfect.
New York [US], April 17 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, on Thursday raised serious concerns over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging immediate restoration of safe navigation while calling for restraint and de-escalation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Lebanon says Israel commits violations hours after ceasefire took effect Israel has committed several violations of a ceasefire in Lebanon that took effect at midnight, the Lebanese army said early on Friday. It also warned citizens from returning to southern villages and towns due to the attacks. The latest violations include intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages.
