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Meloni says Italy to suspend defence pact with Israel ‘in light of current situation’, Trump is 'shocked'

April 14, 2026 9:18 pm

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasised the need for urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict between the United States and Iran.

“The US has understood Iran’s logic and principles and it’s time to decide whether they can earn our trust or not,” Ghalibaf added.

'Ceasefire in Lebanon first': Iranian Speaker puts down conditions ahead of US talks in Pakistan

April 11, 2026 7:24 am

Qalibaf said that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets are yet to be fulfilled.

Iran-US Ceasefire News Live: Israel says it struck over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours

April 17, 2026 12:58 am

Iran-US-Israel Ceasefire Talks Today News Live Updates: Trump's comments came hours after US Vice President J D Vance left for Islamabad where talks between US and Iran are supposed to take place.

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US-Iran peace talks may take place in Islamabad but Trump says Vance may skip meet

April 08, 2026 10:14 pm

The negotiations are expected to focus on de-escalation measures, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and broader frameworks for ending the conflict.

Tehran claims it has control over Strait of Hormuz after US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

April 08, 2026 9:05 am

Trump said Iran had presented a 10-point proposal that ⁠was a “workable basis” for negotiations and that he expected an agreement to be “finalised and consummated” during ‌the ⁠two-week ceasefire.

Send Dixit Solanki's remains to forensic lab for DNA testing, Bombay HC tells DG Shipping

April 07, 2026 10:40 pm

The court further directed that a copy of the DNA test report, once received, be shared with Dixit Solanki’s family.

Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz for 'temporary ceasefire'

April 06, 2026 1:54 pm

Speaking to news agency Reuters, a senior Iranian official said Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz over a temporary ceasefire, adding that they believe that United States is not yet ready for a permanent ceasefire.

Iran warns US of 'much more devastating' retaliation if civilian targets hit

April 06, 2026 12:13 pm

"If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread," BBC quoted a Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesperson saying in a statement.

West Asia war: Petrochemical plant in Bahrain hit, Kuwait power plants targeted by Iran as situation escalates

West Asia war: Iran targets petrochemical plant in Bahrain; power plants in Kuwait hit as conflict escalates

April 05, 2026 2:40 pm

Tehran has continued to launch attacks across the region in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including energy facilities and bridges.

UAE Iran War News Live Updates: 4 injured in UAE after Iranian drone attack

April 07, 2026 7:52 am

Dubai UAE Iran War News Today Live Updates: The UAE’s Ministry of Defense said that its air defense systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 19 drones on April 6.