London [UK], April 9 (ANI): Jasmine El-Gamal, former Pentagon Middle East advisor and CEO of Averos Strategies, said on Thursday that there will be multiple parties at the table trying to come up with a workable solution that evokes collective security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme, nuclear chief says The head of Iran's nuclear energy agency on Thursday ruled out any restrictions on the country's enrichment of uranium, saying the demand by the United States and Israel "will not come true". "The claims and demands of our enemies to restrict Iran's enrichment programme are merely wishes that will be buried," Mohammad Eslami was quoted as saying by Iran's Isna news agency. His remarks came with talks set to take place at the end of the week between Iran and the United States under Pakistani mediation.
London [UK], April 9 (ANI): Jasmine El-Gamal, Former Pentagon Middle East advisor and CEO of Averos Strategies, on Thursday said that the US-Iran ceasefire deal is a great respite for the people in the West Asia region. Gamal, in a conversation with ANI, said that the core demands of Iran and the US remain. 'I mean, this is a really important step, and it's a really welcome step.
Thousands of Iranians rally in memory of late supreme leader Khamenei Thousands of Iranians paid tribute on Thursday to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly four decades until his killing in US-Israeli strikes at the start of the Iran war. Images broadcast on state television showed thousands of people taking part in rallies, many holding portraits of the late revolutionary, including in Urmia in the northwest, Gorgan in the northeast and the capital, Tehran. A ceremony in Tehran marks 40 days since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, on 9 April 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters) A woman holds a picture of late Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 9 April, 2026.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Iranians flooded the street across the nation on Thursday, marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, elite commanders, and the children of Minab—victims of a brutal US-Israeli terrorist onslaught on Feb. 28.
Fortieth-day ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began on Thursday during a fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States and Israel, as authorities continued to withhold clear information about his burial 40 days after his killing.
Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’ Middle East crisis – live updates As the world struggles to make sense of what, if anything, was achieved by the ceasefire deal announced by the US and Iran on Tuesday, one major power that stands to win regardless is China. Beijing’s powerbrokers are being credited with pushing Iran towards agreeing to the ceasefire, bolstering its status as a regional mediator. In China’s tightly censored domestic media, articles basking in the glory of China being the grown-up in the room at a time of international crisis were allowed to circulate.
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US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Thursday, adding that Hezbollah must disarm. "Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," Kallas said in a post on X.
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As Keir Starmer continues his Gulf visit, foreign secretary says laws of the sea prevent Tehran from charging for passage of ‘international transit route’ Good morning. Keir Starmer is still in the Gulf, and Yvette Cooper , the foreign secretary, has been doing a round of interviews this morning, ahead of delivering a speech on foreign policy this evening. As Jamie Grierson reports, Cooper has been arguing forcefully that Lebanon must be included in the US-Iran ceasefire.
Spain to reopen its embassy in Tehran Spain is reopening its embassy in Tehran in hopes of achieving peace in the U. S. -Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told reporters on Thursday.
Iranian minister to US: 'You cannot have a cake and eat it at the same time' Iran's deputy foreign minister said that the US cannot ask for a ceasefire while its "ally just starts a massacre", referring to Israel's attacks on Lebanon that has left over 250 people killed on Wednesday. In an interview with Today programme's interview with Saeed Khatibzadeh, the minister indicated that Tehran conveyed these remarks in a message to the Oval Office. "You cannot have a cake and eat it at the same time," he said.
Foreign secretary to address City leaders in London as Israel intensifies bombing and Vance says Lebanon is not part of deal Middle East crisis – live updates Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, the British foreign secretary will say, as a two-week pause in the conflict hangs in the balance. Addressing an event at the Mansion House in London, Yvette Cooper is expected to say there “must be no return to conflict” after the ceasefire announced by the US president, Donald Trump, late on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Indian oil minister to visit Qatar from Thursday India's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri will make an official visit to Qatar on 9 and 10 April, authorities in New Delhi said on Thursday, as the world's most populous country reels from disruptions to LPG supply. The visit follows Tuesday's news of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but Israel continues to pound Lebanon with its heaviest strikes.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday night for talks on the 10-point plan proposed by Tehran to end the US-Israeli aggression on the country.
Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Thursday night for talks to resolve conflict with the U. S. and Israel, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan said on Thursday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, urged Europe to play a responsible role in supporting stability and security in the region.
Iranian envoy set to arrive in Pakistan's capital on Thursday An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Pakistan late on Thursday ahead of talks with the US, Iran's ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghadam said. "Despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative, invited by Hon. PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran," Moghadam said in a post on X.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament said given the serious violations committed by aggressors, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations with the US would make no sense.
