(2025-04-06). US builds mass force around Iran to support Israel's genocide and expansionism. skwawkbox.org 
Air and sea force build-up as terror state aids terror state The US has continued its build-up of forces against Iran as the Trump looks to neutralise all resistance to Israel's genocide in Gaza: The same forces could easily be deployed against Yemen, which the US has claimed is its target — and has continued …
(2025-04-06). Iran president fires deputy over pricey Antarctica trip. newarab.com 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs over a costly trip to Antarctica, as the country grapples with hyperinflation amid a biting economic crisis. | The Dutch-flagged vessel has offered luxury expeditions to Antarctica since 2009, with one agency pricing an eight-day trip at 3,885 euros per person. | "In a c…
(2025-04-06). Iran rejects 'meaningless' direct talks with US. aljazeera.com As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on 'equal footing'.
(2025-04-06). Iran says wants dialogue 'on equal footing' with US. newarab.com 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday his country was willing to engage in dialogue with the United States as equals, but without clarifying whether Tehran would participate in direct talks. | It came after US President Donald Trump, who has called on Tehran to hold direct negotiations on its nuclear programme, threatened to bomb Iran Iran says it is ready to engage in dialogue, but refuses to hold direct talks under threats and pressure. | "The Islamic Republic of Iran wan…
(2025-04-06). IRGC chief: Iran knows war formulas needed to defeat enemy. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says Iran is not looking for military conflict but will respond forcefully to any threat.
(2025-04-06). Iran execution rate doubles in 2025 compared to last year. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). MENA Sports Wrap: Iran make history with beach soccer Asia title. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). US threats contradict its calls for diplomacy, Iran open to talks on 'equal footing': President. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran is willing to engage in negotiations on equal footing.
(2025-04-05). public pressure can make change: The government has no commitment to bring hostages. haaretz.com Hostage Omri Miran's friend feels like the government is 'in a whirlwind of many other issues, none of which focus on bringing the hostages home.' She added she has been horrified by the inability of Knesset members to 'see the true situation of the hostages'…
(2025-04-05). CODEPINK: Funded by the CCP? pressenza.com To state it very clearly: CODEPINK is in no way funded by China, nor any other foreign government or agency. We are funded primarily by donations from concerned citizens that support peace over war. Anyone can check. We pass every audit, unlike the Pentagon. | China is merely the newest figure in a long line of state-crafted boogeymen. Before China, there was Russia, Iran, Venezuela… the list goes on. Point being: wherever we advocate for peace, the government throws accusations of foreign funding. Why? Because they seek to delegitimize our opinion and silence us, just like they are currently attempting to sile…
(2025-04-05). Iran's non-oil exports to UAE hit US$6.6 billion. tvbrics.com 
Nations strengthen trade and investment under new economic pact…
(2025-04-05). Iran in the Crosshairs. Avoiding War. The Start of World War III? globalresearch.ca "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing…It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." —President Donald Trump (March 30, 2025) [1] | "And the assumption on the part of the …