(2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv 
ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.
(2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…
(2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…
(2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…
(2026-04-19). Algeria gas windfall from Iran War: Short-term gain and no pain. newarab.com 
Weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending prices soaring. Since then, European governments have been turning to Algeria, the North African supplier, with pipelines already connected to their continent. | When Iran retaliated against the Americans and Israelis, also implicating Gulf states that host US military bases, it shelled
(2026-04-19). Iran Fires on Merchant Ships, Closing Hormuz again to Protest US Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for the duration of the ceasefire negotiated with the U.S. | The Supreme National Security Council
(2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.
(2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.
(2026-04-19). From BBC to ICE Detention: The Arrest of Yousof Azizi and the Collapse of "Free Speech" scheerpost.com Iranian academic and media commentator faces deportation as supporters warn of political retaliation against anti-war voices Joshua Scheer Inspired by the growing campaign to free Yousof Azizi, I looked deeper into his case—and what unfolds is not an anomaly, but a warning. This is what the erosion of academic freedom looks like in real time. …
(2026-04-19). Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non—West's Single War For Parity. popularresistance.org First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China—Iran railway, a key component of Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. | Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. "We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly.
(2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.
(2026-04-19). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…
(2026-04-19). Iran negotiator says war could resume any. haaretz.com
(2026-04-19). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk 
Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…
(2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…
(2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …
(2026-04-19). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.
(2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.
(2026-04-19). Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of dragging US into Iran war. newarab.com 
Former US Vice President and presidential candidate In response to a question on the war at a Democratic Party event in Detroit on Saturday, Harris said that
(2026-04-19). US preparing to board Iran-linked vessels amid blockade. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. progressivehub.net STEPHEN ZUNES | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-19). A Primer on the Petrodollar and the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prasad — Apr 16, 2026 | As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is…
(2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.
(2026-04-19). Ghost Murmur Weapon System: Technology, Strategy and US Military Supremacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In my last analysis titled "The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet," I argued that the US-Iran confrontation is actually a weapon testing ground, setting some novel norms of warfare. One can argue that this is normal to proxy wars, but this time, the weapons that the Pentagon is testing in Iran against those of the …
(2026-04-19). Esta es la última oportunidad para los iraníes, amenaza Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, lanzó una dura advertencia este domingo a Irán al asegurar que el país tiene una "última oportunidad" para firmar un acuerdo, en medio de las negociaciones en curso para poner fin al conflicto en la región.
(2026-04-19). La guerre au Moyen-Orient : interprétations religieuses, métaphysiques et spirituelles. thealtworld.com L'agression des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé le voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit: en son sein ont émergé clairement les contours des croyances religieuses, plus précisément, le choc de doctrines et d'idées métaphysiques. Et bien que chaque partie affirme avoir raison, tant dans la rhétorique politique qu'en invoquant l'histoire, les faits et les actions indiquent clairement que l'Iran est du cà¥té du bien. En conséquence, Israà´l et les États-Unis deviennent automatiquement les forces du mal, même s'il est peu probable qu'ils soient d'accord avec cette interprétation.
(2026-04-18). US-Iran tensions: Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal sealed by Wednesday. ptcnews.tv US-Iran tensions: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran that the ceasefire with Iran could be terminated if a broader agreement to end hostilities is not reached by Wednesday. He also signalled returning to possible military escalation amid evolving tensions in the gulf. | "Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) is going to remain," he said. "So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again". | The remarks follow stalled diplomatic engagements between the US and Iran. The recent talks between both the nations in Islamabad also remained inconclusive and…
(2026-04-18). Iran attacks ships, asserting control of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Several ships came under Iranian fire in the Gulf on Saturday shortly after Tehran Iran's military re-imposed restrictions in the strategic waterway in protest at the US blockade on Iranian ports, just hours after the country's top diplomat At least eight oil…
(2026-04-18). VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.
(2026-04-18). Tehran Recloses Strait of Hormuz, US Prepared to Seize Iranian Tankers. news.antiwar.com Within a day of opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, Tehran reclosed it due to the US blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is preparing for the Navy to begin boarding Iranian vessels in international waters. In a statement, the Iranian government explained that it reopened the Strait on Friday due to …
(2026-04-18). Starmer massively ratioed on Hormuz X post and rightly so. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's craven X post welcoming the 're-opening' of Iran's Strait of Hormuz has been massively ratioed — and deservedly so. A 'ratio' refers to the number of responses compared to the number of likes and shares. A post with many more replies than likes or shares is considered a disastrous one and a sign […] | By
(2026-04-18). Iran reports reopening Strait of Hormuz as Paris summit plans European intervention. wsws.org The flurry of announcements, while they produced a sharp fall in oil prices, has neither produced a lasting peace nor resolved any of the fundamental conflicts underlying the war.
(2026-04-18). Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and three key regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming a coordinated diplomatic push to manage escalating Middle East tensions, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. | The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict and…
(2026-04-18). FO Live: How the US—Israel War in Iran Could Redraw Middle East Borders. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh leads an FO Live editorial workshop on the escalating US—Israel war on Iran. The war is not an isolated crisis, but a conflict preceded by a long history. Joined by Katilyn Diana, Cheyenne Torres, Casey Herrman, Zania Morgan and Lucy Golish, Atul argues that the confrontation cannot be understood without revisiting the…
(2026-04-18). Deadly attack on Iran school proves US dictatorial policies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that the US bombardment of a school in Iran's Minab shows that the US has adopted dictatorial policies in dealing with other nations.
(2026-04-18). Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh speaks to reporters as he attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 18, 2026. — ReutersTehran seeks framework before new talks with US.Trump says more US-Iran talks likely this weekend.Iran warns of repercussions if US…
(2026-04-18). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-18). FM hails Iran Army for safeguarding natl. security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appreciated Iran's Army for its sacrifices and decisive role in protecting the national security and interests.
(2026-04-18). The War In The Middle East: Religious, Metaphysical, And Spiritual Interpretations (II). thealtworld.com Part 1: | Iran has its own eschatology. In the tradition of Shiite Islam, it is said that the twelfth righteous Imam Mahdi, who remains in a hidden state, will return to this world on the eve of Judgment Day. Together with Christ (the prophet Isa in the Muslim teachings), he will lead an army to fight the Dajjal (Antichrist). The Mahdi himself will come from Khorasan, which historically covers part o…
(2026-04-18). China, Iran, USA: A complex Game of Power. strategic-culture.su From Washington's perspective, the alliance between Tehran and Beijing is a strategic nightmare. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-18). Russell backs Verstappen amid F1 criticism. tribune.com.pk 
Championship favourite George Russell said he would understand if Max Verstappen walked away from Formula One in the sport's new era and he would not be surprised either way. | Speaking to reporters via a video call on Friday, on what would have been a Saudi Grand Prix weekend but for the cancellation of April Middle Eastern races due to the Iran war, the Mercedes driver said his old rival's current frustration was "only natural". | Red Bull's four-times world champion Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the new rules and engines, and what he calls "anti-racing", and has said he will be doing "stuff th…
(2026-04-18). Iran considers naval blockade 'violation of ceasefire'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the naval blockade and any disruption to the traffic of vessels as 'violation of ceasefire'.
(2026-04-18). Iran navy ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on enemies: Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv 
(2026-04-18). Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). Iran runner-up at 2026 World Taekwondo Junior C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran has become the vice champions at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.
(2026-04-18). La lunga prospettiva di questa tragica guerra. strategic-culture.su àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Segue nostro Tirare le somme | àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Anzitutto, le considerazioni preliminari e lo status quo del conflitto. | L'Iran ha dimostrato al mondo intero che l'O…
(2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …
(2026-04-19). Gallipoli has 4 Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.
(2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
(2026-04-18). Lebanon ceasefire result of resistance sacrifices: Qassem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem Hezbollah Secretary General stresses that the ceasefire would not have been possible without the sacrifices of the resistance fighters on the front lines.