Tag: Iran
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Iran Faces Trump Deadline as Ceasefire Expires Wednesday
By Paul Joseph Iran is approaching a critical deadline as a fragile ceasefire with the United States, reached earlier in April, is set to expire on Wednesday, April 22, raising concerns over a possible escalation in tensions. Officials linked to the administration of Donald Trump have signaled that failure by Tehran to engage in meaningful…
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Iran Vows Response to U.S. Attack on Commercial Vessel
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Gulf region have escalated after Iran accused the United States of attacking one of its commercial vessels in the Sea of Oman, vowing to respond once the safety of civilians onboard is secured. A spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Iranian forces were initially prepared to…
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Accuses US of ‘Sea Robbery’
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Iran’s military command has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is once again under strict control, less than 24 hours after signalling that the strategic waterway had reopened. The latest statement highlights ongoing uncertainty over access to one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. Iranian authorities indicated that while the…
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Trump Declares End to Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Outlines US Control of Nuclear Debris
By Paul Joseph U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a controversial new position on the Middle East conflict, declaring that Israel will no longer carry out airstrikes in Lebanon and outlining a separate U.S. role in handling what he described as “nuclear dust” from recent military operations. In a post shared on his Truth Social…
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Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open as Ceasefire Holds, Oil Prices Fall
By Paul Joseph Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to commercial shipping for the remainder of the ongoing ceasefire, easing global concerns over energy supply disruptions. The declaration was made by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, who confirmed that vessels can safely pass through the vital waterway under…
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White House Rejects Ceasefire Claims, Says Iran Talks Still Ongoing
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The White House has firmly dismissed reports suggesting a ceasefire agreement with Iran, clarifying that no such deal has been reached despite ongoing diplomatic engagement. April 15, 2026 — U.S. officials, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, described claims that Washington requested or secured a ceasefire as false, insisting that negotiations with…
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Iran Estimates $270bn Damage from US-Israeli Strikes
By Paul Joseph Iran has put the cost of damage from recent strikes by the United States and Israel at approximately $270 billion, according to government officials. Speaking in an interview with Russian outlet RIA Novosti, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said the figure is based on preliminary assessments and may be revised as further evaluations…
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Pope Leo Vows to Continue Iran War Criticism Despite Trump’s Attack
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has reaffirmed that he will not be silenced following a public attack from U.S. President Donald Trump over his stance on the ongoing Iran war. The Pope insisted that his mission remains rooted in promoting peace and condemning violence, regardless of…
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US–Iran Talks Collapse in Islamabad After Marathon Negotiations
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The United States and Iran have failed to reach a peace agreement after high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, dealing a setback to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending weeks of escalating conflict and stabilising the Middle East. The talks, led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, were seen as a critical opportunity to…
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Iran–US Peace Talks Begin in Islamabad Amid Last-Minute Tensions
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Iran’s negotiating team has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-level peace talks with the United States, marking a critical diplomatic moment in efforts to stabilise a fragile ceasefire after weeks of conflict. However, uncertainty still hangs over the negotiations as Tehran continues to insist on key preconditions before fully engaging. This…
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Israel Rejects Ceasefire Extension, Vows More Strikes in Lebanon
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as Israel has rejected growing international calls to include Lebanon in the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations against Hezbollah would continue, stressing that strikes would persist “wherever necessary” to protect Israeli civilians. The latest…
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Iran Accuses U.S. of Ceasefire Breach, Declares Talks “Unreasonable”
By Paul Joseph Tensions in the Gulf have escalated after Iran accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement, casting doubt over ongoing efforts to stabilise the region. The dispute centres around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil corridor, where conflicting reports have emerged about maritime activity. While Tehran has…
