(2025-04-18). Lebanese army says detained suspects in March attacks on Israel. newarab.com 
The Lebanese army said on Wednesday it had detained a number of Palestinians and Lebanese suspected of involvement in two attacks from the country on Israel in March and did not mention Iran-backed On March 28, Israel carried out
(2025-04-18). UN nuclear chief: Iran, US running out of time for a deal. newarab.com 
(2025-04-18). Iran says IAEA can play 'crucial' role in resolving nuclear issue. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the IAEA can play a crucial role in settling the country's nuclear issue through peaceful means.
(2025-04-18). IAEA should maintain neutrality in Tehran-Washington talks: Iran nuclear chief. presstv.ir Tehran expects the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to remain neutral and professional in its approach to the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, says head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
(2025-04-18). Non-nuclear issues not on Iran's agenda for talks with US: Deputy FM. presstv.ir A member of the Iranian negotiating team says non-nuclear issues are not on the agenda of the talks between Iran and the US.
(2025-04-18). US imposes sanctions on Yemen bank, citing support to Houthis. newarab.com 
The The designation of the International Bank of Yemen (IBY) complements a government effort "to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea," said the US Treasury Department.
(2025-04-18). Iran takes four countries to World Court over 2020 downed jet. presstv.ir Iran has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and Britain over a UN aviation body's ruling related to the downing of a passenger plane in 2020.
(2025-04-18). Human rights matter, but they shouldn't derail US-Iran talks. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As the United States and Iran cautiously return to the negotiating table, a familiar question resurfaces: can we pursue diplomacy with a repressive government like the Islamic Republic without betraying human rights principles? For some, the answer is an unequivocal no. They argue that engaging with Iran's theocratic leaders lends them legitimacy and that human rights should be a prerequisite for any agreement. This framing is seductive in its moral clarity, but in practice, it has served as a blueprint for perpetual conflict and a gift to the most authoritarian forces in Iran.The truth is, how we integrate h…
(2025-04-18). Iran Security Forces Foil Terror Plot, Seize Arms in Two Provinces. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian security forces killed a senior Jaish al-Zolm commander involved in last year's terrorist attacks and dismantled a weapons smuggling network in two separate operations in Sistan and Balouchestan and Gilan provinces.
(2025-04-18). U.S. ambassador to Israel Huckabee visits Western Wall with note from Trump, prays for peace. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Reports: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister, Mossad Chief to meet U.S. envoy before Iran talks on Saturday. ‚ñ GAZA: More than 20 killed in two Israeli strikes on Gaza, report says ‚ñ RUSSIA: Iranian foreign minister arrived in Moscow to discuss Iran-U.S. nuclear talks; Putin meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov ‚ñ YEMEN: At least 38 reportedly killed in U.S. military strikes on Yemen fuel port…
(2025-04-18). A month into resuming Gaza war, Israeli army strives to conceal its confusion. haaretz.com Reporters are forced to keep asking how Hamas can be defeated, the hostages returned and a prudent 'day after' achieved ‚ñ The IDF seems to have made an unforced error in its approach to the reserve officers seeking an end to the war ‚ñ Trump gets the final word on Iran…
(2025-04-18). Iran strongly condemns 'brutal' US airstrikes on Yemen's fuel port. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the latest US airstrikes on Yemen that targeted a fuel port and killed dozens of people.
(2025-04-18). FM: Iran to 'judge' how to proceed after Saturday talks in Rome. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that he will head to Italy on Saturday to attend the second round of indirect talks with the United States over Tehran's peaceful nuclear program, stressing that Oman will mediate the negotiations.
(2025-04-18). Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact. newarab.com 
Iran and the United States are set to hold a second round of talks o…
(2025-04-18). US, Israeli officials meet secretly in Paris ahead of Iran talks. newarab.com 
Senior Israeli officials have held an unannounced meeting with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff as Tel Aviv steps up its Witkoff is
(2025-04-18). Livestream: What are our rights at the border and beyond? electronicintifada.net On the show: Why Trump vetoed Israel's attack on Iran, the latest from Gaza and Yemen and we speak to ADC legal director Chris Godshall-Bennett about protecting rights amid US crackdown.