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Apr

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‘Don’t see it as a credible player’: Israeli envoy skeptical of Pakistan’s role in US–Iran ceasefire

Jerusalem: Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed scepticism over Pakistan’s involvement in the ongoing US–Iran ceasefire negotiations. He said that Israel does not see Islamabad as a “credible player” in the mediation process. While acknowledging that the United States may have its reasons for including Pakistan, Azar stressed that Israel does not consider the country’s participation as a significant factor in resolving the conflict. The remarks come after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran, following the latter’s assurance on the Strait of Hormuz.  "We don't see Pakistan as a credible player. I think that the United…

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Apr

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Ceasefire on brink as Iran closes Hormuz again after Lebanon strikes, White House says ‘unacceptable’

Washington: In less than 24 hours of the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran, the truce appears to be on the verge after the Iranian military closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which killed 188 people on Wednesday. The White House reacted to the closure, calling it "unacceptable" and saying that President Donald Trump has been made aware of it. It added that Iran's stance appears different from what it says privately - reopening Hormu immediately, a key condition of the ceasefire put forth by Trump. At a press briefing, White House…

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Apr

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Trump invokes Greenland while lambasting NATO over Iran war: ‘Big, poorly run, piece of ice’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked Greenland while criticising NATO for what he described as an “unhelpful” stance during the Middle East conflict. His remarks came amid Washington’s renewed push to assert control over the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, which the US considers strategically vital for national security. In a post on Truth Social, Trump rebuked NATO for failing to support the United States during the Iran conflict, adding that Greenland should take note of this position. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER…

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08

Apr

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Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

Tehran: A stunning threat, a looming deadline, and a last-minute breakthrough — the world watched anxiously as a defiant Iran and the United States stepped back from the brink of a devastating escalation, agreeing to a ceasefire just 90 minutes before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. At the centre of this dramatic turnaround was Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader and son of Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the outset of the conflict on February 28. According to the Axios report, Mojtaba played a decisive role in nudging Iranian negotiators towards a deal for…

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08

Apr

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Iran says it will withdraw from ceasefire agreement if Israel continues attacking Lebanon

Tehran: Hours after the ceasefire was announced, Iran on Wednesday said it will withdraw from the US ceasefire agreement if Israel continues to violate it by attacking Lebanon. A senior official in Iran told Al Jazeera that the country will “punish Israel in response to the crime it committed in Lebanon and the violation of the ceasefire terms”. “The ceasefire includes the region, and Israel is known for breaking promises and will only be deterred by bullets”, the official said. The statement from Iran comes as the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across…

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08

Apr

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Trump backs Israel’s Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah ‘not included’ in Iran ceasefire deal

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced support for Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, asserting that Hezbollah "was not included" in the Iran-US ceasefire deal. The cones after the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across Lebanon in a span of 10 minutes. Hezbollah not included in deal: Trump Speaking to PBS News, when asked about Lebanon still being targeted despite the ceasefire announcement, Trump said, "Yeah, they were not included in the deal." When pressed on why Israeli military action in Lebanon was excluded from the deal, Trump replied, "Because of Hezbollah.…

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Apr

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon, leaving ceasefire on the brink

Tehran: The two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday between the United States and Iran has come under strain as Tehran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz once more. According to the Iranian state outlet Islamic Republic News Agency, the decision came after Israel escalated its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump clarified that such a move was "not included" in the ceasefire agreement. As reported by IRNA, Iran has stopped the movement of oil tankers in the critical waterway following Israeli strikes which has once again ignited renewed concerns over vital global energy passages. Israeli operations continue…

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08

Apr

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At least 89 killed, more than 700 wounded in Israel’s attacks on Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry

Beirut: Lebanon's health ministry on Wednesday said at least 89 people have been killed and 700 wounded in Israel's midday strikes in Beirut. The development comes as Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 89 people were killed and 700 were wounded. Lebanon was not included in the deal: Trump US President Donald Trump told PBS News Hour that Lebanon was not included in the deal because of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah…

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Apr

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Trump warns of 50 per cent tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Iran: ‘There will be no exclusions…’

Washington: Just hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the ongoing West Asia confrontation involving Iran, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to any country supplying military equipment to Tehran. He declared that such nations would face a 50 per cent tariff on all goods shipped to the United States. The directive was announced through a post on Truth Social, where Trump emphasised that the measure would be applied "effective immediately" without "exclusions or exemptions." "A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of…

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Apr

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Iran demands $1 per barrel on oil passing Strait of Hormuz, payment to be made in cryptocurrency

Tehran: Two vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time after Iran agreed to reopen the crucial shipping lane under a ceasefire arrangement, maritime monitoring firm Marine Traffic said on Wednesday. “The Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth crossed the Strait at 08:44 UTC, while the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach transited earlier at 06:59 UTC, shortly after departing Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC”, Marine Traffic said on X. Here's what Araghchi said on Hormuz  The development comes an overnight ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran for a two-week ceasefire. During this time, the movement through the Strait “will…

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