(2026-04-30). Trump suggests 'similar timetable' for ending Iran, Ukraine conflicts. ecns.cn Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine could end "on a similar timetable," U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2026-04-30). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-30). Pentagon official says Iran war has cost 25 bln USD so far. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 29 ⚪ A senior Pentagon official said Wednesday that the cost of the ongoing U.S.war against Iran is estimated to be 25 billion U.
(2026-04-30). UN: Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started. newarab.com 
Turk said at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests in January, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and "I am appal…
(2026-04-30). José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez: El autor de un himno inmortal. cubadebate.cu Este 29 de abril se cumplió un año de la muerte de José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez, autor de la letra del himno "Guerrillero". La marcha nació en momentos decisivos para Cuba, cuando el Ejército Rebelde llevaba a cabo su indetenible ofensiva contra las tropas del tirano Batista, y se hizo sentir posteriormente en los días victoriosos de Girón.
(2026-04-29). Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war."The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
(2026-04-29). Iran's Parliament Speaker Calls for 'Maintaining Unity' in the Face of US Blockade, Economic Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, has called for the Iranian people to "maintain unity" in the face of the US blockade and other economic pressure, which he warned is aimed at collapsing Iran "from within." In a statement issued through Iranian media, Ghalibaf said that President Trump "divides the country into two …
(2026-04-29). Iran war left Israeli hotels half-empty as country faces 88 percent drop in foreign tourism since Oct. 7. haaretz.com From hotels closed off along the northern border due to fighting with Lebanon, to unoccupied rooms in places that were once considered a refuge from the center, such as Eilat and the Dead Sea, overnight hotel stays are sharply dropping across the country…
(2026-04-29). Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war pause drags on and the Hormuz blockade keeps oil above $110, U.S. budget airlines say they can't cope. Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo, Sun Country and Spirit are pleading for billions in relief while Trump frowns at Iran's latest offer and Tehran celebrates a new nuclear post at the U.N.
(2026-04-29). 'No More Mr. Nice Guy': Trump Threatens Iran With AI Image of Himself Holding a Gun. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday issued a threat to Iran by posting an AI image of himself holding a gun, which comes amid reports that he is considering restarting the bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon! …
(2026-04-29). How the Iranian street mobilises over nuclear negotiations. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). US govt leak: Trump scared of resuming Iran war, tells aides this amid US military's Hormuz failure… hindustantimes.com Leaked accounts say Trump has told aides to keep the Strait of Hormuz blockade in place but avoid restarting large‚Äëscale bombing of Iran. As Tehran's latest offer sidesteps the nuclear issue and suggests Mojtaba doesn't fear war, Washington prepares for a long siege at sea instead of a decisive clash.
(2026-04-29). Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. | While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran's latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal said the president was sceptical. | The Islamic Republic this week submitted a plan that would reportedly see it ease the chokehold and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on the country's ports as talks continued, including over its nuclear programme. | Whil…
(2026-04-29). How to Stop Presidents, Like Trump, From Destroying America? fairobserver.com "A whole civilization will die tonight," declared US President Donald Trump, casting a dark shadow over Iran, one of the most ancient cultures in human history, "never to be brought back again." With a chilling warning, he threatened the nation with nuclear weaponry, igniting fears of unprecedented destruction. This stark moment compels Americans to reflect…
(2026-04-29). EU seeks lasting peace in Mideast, restoration of Hormuz navigation: Commission chief. tribune.com.pk 
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is working toward a lasting end to the Middle East conflict, stressing the need to restore maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. | Addressing the European Parliament, von der Leyen said a recent lull in fighting offers an opportunity to advance diplomatic efforts, including sustaining a ceasefire involving Iran and Lebanon. | "Our shared goal is now to see a lasting end to the war, and this includes restoring full and permanent freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tolls," she said. "And it is equally clear that any peace agreement wil…
(2026-04-29). "Political Disaster for Donald Trump" : Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks. democracynow.org 
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. | Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. "when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be the illegal military naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," says Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill. "Iran has maintained that it's not shut down the strait, but that it's just shut it…
(2026-04-29). Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine and Iran in Phone Call. news.antiwar.com President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Wednesday, during which the two leaders discussed the wars in Ukraine and Iran. According to Russian officials, during the call, Putin said he was ready to declare a ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9 for Victory Day, the day Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's …
(2026-04-29). "That's Murder" : Democrat Grills Hegseth on Order to Commit War Crimes. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was grilled about his pledge for the military to commit war crimes by showing "no quarter" to the U.S.'s enemies in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts) brought up a statement Hegseth made in a press conference on March 13, just two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. "You said, 'We will give them no… |
(2026-04-29). Iranian water infrastructure attacked: U.S.-Israeli strikes on civilian systems violate human rights. peoplesworld.org 
In a context of widening violations of international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights attributed to the United States and the Israeli entity, the targeting of desalination facilities in southern Iran marks a significant escalation affecting infrastructure essential to civilian survival. Under international humanitarian law, the legal framework is clear. Article 54(2) of Additional …
(2026-04-29). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-29). Pakistan urges diplomacy for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue, US-Iran conflict at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan urged diplomacy for the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue and the US-Iran conflict during a United Nations Security Council debate on Wednesday. | Speaking at a UNSC open debate on the Middle East, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that "the unresolved question of Palestine and the continued Israeli occupation of Arab lands" lies at the heart of regional turmoil. | Rejecting alternative narratives, he stressed that "not the expansionist ambitions; not the suppression of rights; not the use of force," but rather "the vacation of occupatio…
(2026-04-29). The long shock: How the Iran war is remaking the global economy. newarab.com 
The US and Israeli-led war on Iran has initiated a chain reaction that has culminated in the Iran's Despite the fragile ceasefire talks held in Pakistan, which brought hopes tha…
(2026-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran to "Better Get Smart Soon", Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey a Second Time, FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses After Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired, Trump Administration Fires All Members of the National Science Board, King Charles Urges U.S. to Continue Supporting Ukraine in Speech to Congress, Israeli Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, WaPo: U.S. Issues New Rules Denying Visas for Immigrants Who Fear Returning to Their Home Countries, Daily Beast: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Good…
(2026-04-29). Why China may benefit from the UAE's Opec withdrawal amid Iran war oil crisis. scmp.com China may gain from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrawing from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), benefiting from additional supply as global oil markets face growing strain three months into the US-Israeli war in Iran, analysts said. | The UAE — Opec's third-largest producer, accounting for about 12 per cent of its total output — will formally leave the bloc on May 1. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told CNBC that it was the "right time" to exit, adding…
(2026-04-29). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-29). Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian accounts were sharing a video since Tuesday on the social media platform X, claiming that it shows missile attacks in Iran without specifying who carried them out during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the clip is old and shows Israel's attack on Tehran's oil depot on March 7. | Israel and the United States launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials. Tehran responded by launching strikes on US bases and other facilities in seven Gulf states and Israel. | A US-Iran ceasefire was annou…
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu leaves court for two-hour meeting after judges deny request to shorten hearing. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony resumed on Tuesday following a two-month hiatus amid the Iran war. The prime minister said he could not recall what he testified to last year, saying he was preoccupied by the war…
(2026-04-29). UK demands Iran stop posting 'sacrifice' calls on embassy sites. newarab.com 
The Foreign Office slammed the "Iranian embassy's unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media" in a statement. | UK Minister for the Middle East, Th…
(2026-04-29). 2 Jewish men stabbed in London, Ashab al Yamin claims attack. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front group Ashab al Yamin claimed credit for a stabbing attack in London that wounded two Jewish men. The group has claimed more than a dozen attacks in Europe, most of them targeting Jewish institutions.
(2026-04-29). Iran-linked group claims stabbing in Jewish area in London: What to know. al-monitor.com Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya has been linked to a number of attacks on Jewish targets in Europe, as well as an anti-regime Iranian news outlet.
(2026-04-29). Iran Isn't Begging for Negotiations. It's Setting the Terms for Ending the War. truthout.org Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. "when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be… |
(2026-04-29). Iran condemns U.S. seizure of vessels carrying Iranian oil on high seas. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 27 ⚪ Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday strongly condemned the U.S.seizure of vessels carrying Iranian oil on the high seas.The United States later imposed its own blockade after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan collapsed in mid-April.
(2026-04-29). Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport Iranian media. al-monitor.com Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday.The global football body's gathering of member nation representatives will be held this week in Vancouver, the British Columbia city which is also hosting seven matches in the World Cup that Canada will co-host with the United States and Mexico this summer.
(2026-04-29). U.S. targets China through Iran oil blockade. mronline.org 
Washington is using sanctions and naval power to decide which oil can move and which refineries can buy.
(2026-04-29). US vs Iran: Is a Historic Mutual Settlement Finally Possible? thinktank.pk The central question dominating global diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer whether the United States and Iran can militarily hurt each other—it is whether both sides can politically afford not to settle. After weeks of war, a fragile ceasefire, Pakistan-brokered diplomacy in Islamabad, a US naval blockade, and escalating economic shocks through the …
(2026-04-29). Iran's Arms Network Has an American Address: The Arrest of Shamim Mafi. fairobserver.com Shamim Mafi left Iran in 2013, obtained a green card three years later and built what, from the outside, looked like a charmed life in the quiet suburb of Woodland Hills, California. She posted pictures of her travels on social media, posed in luxury vehicles and projected the image of a prosperous international businesswoman. By…
(2026-04-29). Europe's Energy Strategy Avoids Demand Cuts, but Pressure Is Building. moderndiplomacy.eu As the energy crisis from the Iran war escalates, countries worldwide, from Australia to Egypt, are taking steps to conserve fuel. This includes promoting remote work, limiting air travel, and encouraging public transport. However, most European countries are not following suit, apart from a few minor exceptions. The impact on Europe is not as severe …
(2026-04-29). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-29). US targets 35 individuals, firms in Iran evasion crackdown. newarab.com 
The US government ratcheted up pressure on Tehran on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on 35 entities and individuals for their roles in Iran's shadow banking sector, and The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the designated individuals and firms had facilitated the movement of the equivalent of tens of billions of dollars tied to sanctio…
(2026-04-29). No more 'daddy'? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2026-04-29). Trump approval rating falls to lowest of term amid cost-of-living, Iran war worries: poll. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 18, 2025. — Reuters Cost-of-living concerns rise as gasoline prices surge after war with Iran.Rep support for Trump remains high, but many…
(2026-04-29). US Agriculture Department reports food price increases from Iran war, tariffs and drought. wsws.org The US Department of Agriculture issued a Food Price Outlook on April 24 which showed significant increases in a range of food prices, with more on the way, due to the economic shocks caused by the Trump administration's illegal war against Iran, tariffs and the prolonged drought across much of the US.
(2026-04-29). Oil prices jump as Iran, US continue standoff over Hormuz strait. newarab.com 
The price of Brent rose as much as 3.7 percent to surpass $115 a barrel for the first time since the US and Iran announced the ceasefire on 6 April. US crude jumped more than 4.5 percent to exceed $104. | The moves…
(2026-04-29). US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran, Axios reports. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action against Iran on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, Axios reported on Wednesday.The briefing will take place on Thursday, according to the report which cited unidentified sources. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, Axios reported, citing sources.
(2026-04-29). Hegseth Dismisses Testimony of US Soldiers Who Said They Were Put in Danger. truthout.org Accounts by U.S. soldiers who survived a deadly strike by Iran in Kuwait that contradicted the Pentagon's narrative are "falsehoods," Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth suggested in a contentious hearing in the House on Wednesday. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-New York) asked Hegseth about a CBS report finding that soldiers were commanded to relocate to the U.S. base at a hub in the Port of Shuaiba about a… |
(2026-04-30). The Strait Where Power Confronts What War Means. moderndiplomacy.eu There exist places that appear to thwart the ambition of countries. Places where power, however immense, encounters limits it did not design. The Strait of Hormuz is such a place. It is called a choke point, and the term is accurate; yet the terminology does not adequately convey what this area represents. While oil tankers …
(2026-04-29). US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – The United States is asking other countries to join a new international coalition that would enable ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after traffic through the waterway stalled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The proposed coalition, dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct", would share information, coordinate diplomatically and help enforce sanctions, the Journal said, citing an internal State Department cable.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.