(2025-04-09). Russia's State Duma approves 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Iran. presstv.ir Russia's lower house of parliament has ratified a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran.
(2025-04-09). forced nod to U.S.-Iran talks shows that a bit player in the Trump Show. haaretz.com The American president outlined his administration's priorities: a deal with Saudi Arabia, an end to the Gaza war, a resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and shared interests with Turkey ‚ñ The turmoil in the High Court hearing on the dismissal of the head of the Shin Bet reflected what Israel has become under the leadership of the prime minister: crazy and conflicted…
(2025-04-09). Hezbollah ready to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws from Lebanon, senior official says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF disbands platoon after soldiers vandalized West Bank refugee camp ‚ñ U.S.: Trump with Netanyahu at White House: We're having direct talks with Iran ‚ñ GAZA: Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump on plan to transfer Gaza's residents: 'Needs to happen'…
(2025-04-09). Exclusive: How Iran, US quietly agreed to negotiate in Oman. newarab.com 
Sources familiar with the matter told The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, on Tuesday that the upcoming indirect negotiations were arranged after a series of backchann…
(2025-04-09). Executions surge in 2024, driven by Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Executions in 2024 surged to their highest levels in a decade, driven primarily by The global total of recorded executions reached 1,518, marking a 32% increase from the previous year and the highest since 2015. | However, Amnesty found that the actual number is likely much higher, as the figure excludes executions in China, North Korea, and Vietnam – countries notorious for their…
(2025-04-09). Israel beats drums of war in run-up to Iran-US talks. presstv.ir Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu revisits threats of deployment of military force against Iran's nuclear facilities, a few days before the Islamic Republic and the US are slated to engage in indirect talks.
(2025-04-09). Netanyahu 'returned empty-handed' from US after Trump announced planned Iran talks: Reports. presstv.ir Reports say the Israeli prime minister was visibly stunned during a joint press conference with Trump, after the latter revealed pending indirect talks with Iran.
(2025-04-09). Americans know extent of Iran's defensive power; Iran doesn't trust US, but will test it: FM. presstv.ir Iran says the US is well aware of its defensive power, while underlining the Islamic Republic's preparedness to defend itself, and noting that the country does not trust Washington, but will test it in upcoming talks.
(2025-04-09). IAEA can resolve remaining issues through independent approach, Iran says. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador says the Islamic Republic and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran's nuclear program if the IAEA adopts "an independent, technical, and impartial approach."
(2025-04-09). Press TV (Iran): Standing against Trump trade war. gilbertdoctorow.com Press TV (Iran): Standing against Trump trade war Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this panel discussion is the way that my fellow panelist in Boston, who by his opening remarks clearly identifies himself as being Left-leaning, is espousing globalist, mainstream arguments to criticize Trump and his tariffs. The tariffs will hit hardest against poor …
(2025-04-09). Deal within reach if US shows genuine will in Oman talks: Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has voiced optimism ahead of the upcoming round of indirect talks with the US.
(2025-04-09). Military buildup goes against US offer of diplomacy to reach a deal: Araghchi. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran says the US military buildup in the region contradicts Washington's call for diplomacy to reach a deal with Tehran.
(2025-04-09). Iran says nuclear deal can be reached if US shows goodwill. newarab.com 
Iran said Tuesday a new nuclear deal could be agreed with the United States provided Tehran's longtime adversary shows sufficient goodwill in Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran's principal aim remained the lifting of sweeping US sanctions. Their reimposition by President Tr…
(2025-04-09). Trump's announcement of nuclear talks with Iran chagrins Netanyahu. presstv.ir At an emergency meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announced the resumption of talks with Iran for the first time since 2018, set to begin on Saturday.
(2025-04-09). Iran's foreign minister: Oman talks a 'test to gauge US seriousness'. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's talks in Oman on Saturday are an opportunity to test the seriousness of the United States which has a record of dealing in bad faith.
(2025-04-09). Selected Articles: Trump Orders Iran to Give Up Its "Perfectly Legal" Defensive Weapons. globalresearch.ca 
By The Trump administration is demanding that Iran give up its strategic missile program as part of any nuclear deal. But Iran's ballistic …
(2025-04-09). Iran plans to launch 6 satellites this year. tvbrics.com 
Iran is also completing construction of a satellite test laboratory for satellites weighing up to one tonne…
(2025-04-09). USrael against Iran, again. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-09). Trump is foiling tricks, leaving Israel exposed on Iran, Syria, and its own economy. haaretz.com Trump, with his lack of diplomatic nuance, is heading toward negotiations with Iran, swapping Iran's puppet in Damascus with favored Turkey and insisting on the reduction of Israel's trade deficit, while Netanyahu is brushed off with slogans about how everything will be fine…
(2025-04-09). Russians discover contemporary Iranian art at exhibition in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Visitors were also treated to a calligraphic performance…
(2025-04-09). Transcript of Press TV (Iran) panel discussion on Trump's tariffs. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/133259 PressTV: 0: 00China and the European Union have promised retaliation against the US trade war, following President Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs. Lin Jian: 0: 11China will take the necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate and lawful rights and interests. If the US side ignores the interests of the …
(2025-04-09). Iran to hold indirect nuclear talks with the US in Oman, rejects Trump's claims of direct negotiations. peoplesdispatch.org On Tuesday Iran held a second round of trilateral negotiation with Russia and China in Moscow, apparently to chart out a common position on nuclear and other international issues.
(2025-04-09). Iran And US To Enter High-Stakes Nuclear Negotiations Hampered By A Lack Of Trust. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has …
(2025-04-08). IRCS Condemns Israel Killing of Gaza Medics. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) condemned the killing of medical and humanitarian workers in an attack by the Israeli regime's forces in Gaza.
(2025-04-08). Iran's Wide-Body Drone Equipped with Anti-Jamming Gear. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force has equipped its wide-body combat drone "Gaza" with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing devices.
(2025-04-08). Despite encouragement, Trump may have beached his Gaza Riviera idea. haaretz.com Rather than rattling off Gaza Riviera fantasies, the U.S. president said what Benjamin Netanyahu will not: The vast majority of Israelis prioritize the return of the hostages over continuing the war…
(2025-04-08). Trump gives Netanyahu leeway in Gaza and Iran, but aims for diplomacy — not war. haaretz.com The meeting with a toadying Netanyahu serves Trump's self-image at a time when even his voters have started to question his judgment ‚ñ The killing of aid workers in Gaza exposes a widespread practice of harming civilians…
(2025-04-08). Netanyahu Says Iran Deal Would Only Work If Nuclear Facilities Are 'Blown Up'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that a US diplomatic deal with Iran would only work if Iranian nuclear facilities are "blown up" under the supervision of the US, terms that would be a non-starter in negotiations with Tehran. "We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. This can be done by …
(2025-04-08). Amnesty says Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia executed 1,380 people last year. scmp.com The rights group said that drug-related offences accounted for more than 40 per cent of all executions globally.
(2025-04-08). Envoy Rejects Anti-Iranian Human Rights Draft Resolution. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to Geneva-based UN offices deplored a draft resolution that embraces "discriminatory and unwarranted monitoring mechanisms" on Iran, saying its initiators are trying to mislead the UNHRC by creating an illusory picture of human right in Iran.
(2025-04-08). Despite his flattery of Trump, Netanyahu was dealt the cold shoulder in the Oval Office. haaretz.com On Iran, Trump U-turned from the hawkish position he adopted in his first term in a historic admission of failure for Netanyahu. On tariffs, Trump put Netanyahu in his place, positioning Israel as a small country that should be grateful for U.S. support…
(2025-04-08). What Trump should have said to Netanyahu — but probably. haaretz.com On his snap visit to Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about Iran and tariffs. Here's what they should have discussed…
(2025-04-08). Iran Confirms 'Indirect' Nuclear Talks With Washington. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on 8 April that Tehran will engage in "indirect" nuclear negotiations with the US via Oman, coming after US President Donald Trump claimed the two countries will be holding direct talks. | "Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks. It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America's court," the foreign minister said in a post on X early on Tuesday. | An anonymous Iranian official was cited by Reuters as saying that the talks are indirect. Three Iranian sources told the New York Times (NYT) that Tehran is…
(2025-04-08). Trump Orders Iran to Give Up Its "Perfectly Legal" Defensive Weapons. globalresearch.ca The Trump administration is demanding that Iran give up its strategic missile program as part of any nuclear deal. But Iran's ballistic missiles do not violate international law nor is there any global treaty under which they are banned. Article …
(2025-04-08). Iran's Foreign Minister Says Tehran Is Ready To Work With US Toward a Deal. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an op-ed published by The Washington Post on Tuesday that Iran was ready to reach a deal with the US on its nuclear program and said the "ball is now in America's court." Araghchi and President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold negotiations in Oman this Saturday. …
(2025-04-08). Are Iran and the US having 'direct' talks on the nuclear file? aljazeera.com Iran's foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington's approach.
(2025-04-08). Tehran sceptical ahead of upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks. aljazeera.com Facing 'wall of mistrust' and 'doubting sincerity', officials suspect US really wants to end Iran's influence in region.
(2025-04-08). US, Iran set to hold nuclear talks this weekend. geo.tv 
(2025-04-08). Iran says deal can be reached if US shows goodwill. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi looks on as he speaks to the media, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. — ReutersIran's principal aim remained lifting of sweeping US sanctions: FM.Trump says talks would be "direct" but Araghchi says otherwise. Russia welcomes prospect of…
(2025-04-08). Iranian FM Confirms Upcoming Meeting with US in Oman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi confirmed that Tehran and Washington are going to hold "indirect" talks in Oman.
(2025-04-08). Top Iranian Diplomat Visits Algeria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Algeria for talks on the expansion of relations.
(2025-04-08). President Urges Probe into Deadly Mine Gas Leak in Northern Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a probe into a mining disaster in the northern province of Semnan that has killed several miners.
(2025-04-08). Talks with US to Be Indirect: Iranian Spokesperson. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokeswoman for the Iranian administration asserted that the upcoming talks with the US will be held indirectly in Oman.
(2025-04-08). Araqchi Sees Chance of Genuine Dialogue with US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the indirect negotiations with the US that are scheduled to be held in Oman could guarantee concrete and effectual dialogue.
(2025-04-08). Russia, Iran, China: All for One and One for All? libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Although perhaps not yet obvious to Washington, a US war on Iran will be viewed as one against Russia and China too. Both Putin and Xi know that Trump's war is singularly directed at the transformational global 'changes they are driving together.' Russia and Iran are at the forefront of the multi-layered Eurasia…
(2025-04-08). A Path Forward in U.S.-Iran Relations: Diplomacy Over Dominance. globalresearch.ca The geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continue to cast a long shadow over the broader Middle East and global diplomatic affairs. At the heart of this mistrust lies the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the …
(2025-04-08). Trump's Yemen Bombings: Dangerous Step Towards War with Iran. globalresearch.ca So much is being written now on Trump's blow to world stock markets (via tariffs), but there is yet another specter haunting Washington, the Middle East, and the world at large. The recent wave of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen, ordered …
(2025-04-08). Back on RT: interview on the likelihood of a U.S. attack on Iran. gilbertdoctorow.com It was a curious experience to be back on RT after wandering the globe and talking regularly to the likes of Press TV (Iran) or WION and News X World (India). | RT remain at the top of their game as this video illustrates. …
(2025-04-08). With disarmament of militias in Iraq, Iran signals a major strategic shift. haaretz.com The report that pro-Iranian militias have agreed to disarm does not necessarily indicate a weakening of Iran's power in Iraq — but it does point to Tehran recalibrating its strategy following the blows its 'ring of fire' suffered…
(2025-04-08). Reports: Despite limited stockpile, US gives Israel another THAAD. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Amid the broken ceasefire in Gaza and boiling Israel-Iran
(2025-04-08). Why Trump can do what Biden couldn't on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Recent news that high level Trump administration officials — including special envoy Steve Witkoff — will meet either indirectly or directly with their Iranian counterparts, Many in Washington will conclude that Trump succeeded in getting these negotiations to rein in Iran's nuclear program start…
(2025-04-08). Breathing Room on War with Iran? (w/ Ray McGovern). scheerpost.com By Robert Scheer and Ray McGovern / Original to ScheerPost In this week's conversation between journalist Robert Scheer and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, the pair discuss how war with Iran may be deterred and a nuclear catastrophe avoided. Credits Host: Robert Scheer Executive Producer: Joshua Scheer Video Producer: Max Jones…
(2025-04-08). Iran and China non-oil trade hits US$34.1 billion. tvbrics.com 
Partners focus on energy projects and infrastructure as 25-year strategic cooperation advances…