(2026-04-25). Israeli forces kill 13 Palestinians in Gaza in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
Israel's attacks on the devastated enclave have become more deadly after truces were reached in Iran and Lebanon. | Three children and a woman, as well as two police officers are among those killed. | Sour…
(2026-04-25). Watch: Australian workers and youth oppose Gaza genocide and war in Iran. wsws.org Protesters in Brisbane and Adelaide denounced the federal Labor government for its complicity in the US-led imperialist assault in the Middle East.
(2026-04-25). Turkish FM says Iran's nuclear issue ‚Å could be resolved at next round of talks in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 1725697105-0/BeFunk-(6)1725697105-0.jpg)
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that he believed key sticking points in US negotiations with Iran over nuclear issues could soon be overcome, as diplomatic talks were set to resume during the weekend in Pakistan. | "As talks on the Iran war are set to resume tomorrow, I believe that one or two issues—particularly those that had been deadlocked in the nuclear dossier—can be resolved," Fidan told journalists after a program at Oxford University. | On an official visit to the UK, Fidan said Türkiye was in almost daily contact with all parties involved in the negotiations and…
(2026-04-25). A Dialogue Across Civilisations, For Now. popularresistance.org During some of the worst days of the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran, I was talking to friends who were in the civilian areas being bombed. Some of them are scholars, others poets and artists, some work in the government, others in institutions of different kinds. All of them, regardless of their views of the government, stood defiant. Not one person felt that their world was under threat. They remained steadfast, their courage emanating from an immense belief in the resilience of Iranian civilisation. | Marxist and national liberation thought have had a very complex history with the concept of 'civilisation'.
(2026-04-25). White Power, White Decadence, White Denial. popularresistance.org Ajamu, the U.S. and Israel began their attack on Iran on February 28, thinking they could change the regime with a bombing campaign. But fortunately, Iran has better defense capabilities than they thought, and has been able to defend itself. Things have not worked out the way the US thought. There is a ceasefire in effect, there were talks which did not last very long, which actually, perhaps is better for Iran. Iran is controlling the Strait of Hormuz. The US claimed to have boarded an Iranian vessel. What is your understanding of where we are now?
(2026-04-25). Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality. scmp.com Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's lack of support for the war in Iran. | Downing Street had earlier insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was "not in question".
(2026-04-25). Iran seeks Omani, Russian mediation in addition to Pakistan. juancole.com
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Iran executes man over 'mission' for Israel's spy agency. newarab.com 
Iran on Saturday executed a man for carrying out a "mission" on behalf of Israel's spy agency during It is the latest in a string of executions since war broke out with Israel and the United States. | Erfan Kiani was hanged after his sentence was upheld by the country's Supreme Court, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | It described Kiani as one of the "main operatives" in a "mission assigned by Mossad" during unrest in the central Iranian province of Isfah…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Racine, WI April 25, 2026: Stand For Peace! Stop U.S.-Israel War On Iran! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
Martin Luther King Plaza tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th, from 12: 30 to 1: 30 pm, on the corner of State Street, Marquette Street and 909 Dr. Martin Luther Drive, Racine WI 53404 for Peace and Justice. | Students occupy City Hall in Milwaukee April 24, 2026. / Photo: WI BOPM…
(2026-04-25). Iran says most missile capabilities 'unused' in war with US: report. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). EU Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines of flying to Israel due to fragile Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com EASA's previous advisory, which had been set to expire on Thursday, will be reassessed next week, when the agency will decide whether to lift or extend the warning…
(2026-04-25). The Middle East's new power brokers? Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt unite. scmp.com Amid the rubble of the US-Israel war on Iran, a new Middle East appears to be taking shape as a constellation of regional powers jockey for a seat at the table. | Led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the grouping stretches from the Gulf across the Caucasus to Central and South Asia, binding together countries with overlapping interests, interlocking partnerships and a shared conviction: that…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Operation Eagle Claw: Historic US Army failure in Iran's Tabas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — On April 24, 1980, the US Delta Force, which sought to release the US Embassy staff held in Tehran, suffered from a humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in northeast Iran.
(2026-04-25). China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks. ecns.cn China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said.
(2026-04-25). UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take 'ages'. newarab.com 
Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran "You can't be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones and then talk to me about trust. That will take ages and ages," Gargash said at a World Policy Conference in the town of Chantilly, north of Paris. | The top official said that 89 percent of the Iranian attacks targeted "civilians, civilian infrastructure, energy inf…
(2026-04-25). IRGC destroys cells preparing attacks in western Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they dismantled multiple armed cells in western Kordestan and Kermanshah provinces that were preparing the ground for a military attack.
(2026-04-25). US-Iran peace process hits snag as Trump cancels trip of envoys, FM Araghchi leaves Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan ‚Å by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran, ‚Å Fox News reported on Saturday, creating another snag in the peace process between the two enemies. | The network ‚Å said Trump told Fox ‚Å about the ‚Å trip's &sbquo…
(2026-04-25). UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be. responsiblestatecraft.org The most striking moment in recent talks between United Arab Emirates officials and U.S. Treasury officials in Washington wasn't the Emiratis' suggestion of a currency swap line, but the warning they attached to it. If the UAE runs out of dollars, Emirati officials reportedly The U.S. dollar's dominance rests, in part, on its near monopoly over oil transactions.
(2026-04-25). No direct US-Iran talks despite negotiators heading to Pakistan. newarab.com 
Iran has said that there won't be direct talks with the US in Pakistan this weekend, despite the arrival of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad on Friday and a US delegation headed by
(2026-04-25). US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan. ptcnews.tv US-Iran second round of talks: As a second round of talks on the West Asia conflict is set to begin in Islamabad, Iran has said it will not hold any direct meetings with the United States. Instead, it | US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan…
(2026-04-25). Why does Iran reject negotiation under blockade, threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Experience has shown that entering negotiations under pressure not only fails to yield concessions, but can also lead to a form of "political humiliation."
(2026-04-25). Iran FM lands in Islamabad as fragile peace efforts resume. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-25). International flights resume from Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport. tribune.com.pk 
Days after United States President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire, international flights resumed from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, Iranian media said. | The first passengers had departed for Medina, in Saudi Arabia, Muscat and Istanbul, with operations expected to accelerate in the coming days. | A general view of an empty terminal hall after flights resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran on April 25, 2026. — WANA via Reuters | Read More: Iranian FM discusses overall regional situation with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir | "W…
(2026-04-25). Amid Mideast crisis, Pakistan emerges as central actor asserting beyond South Asia: US magazine. tribune.com.pk 
As regional tensions continue to reshape the geopolitical landscape, Pakistan has firmly established itself as a critical player in international diplomacy, effectively stepping into the role of a central mediator in the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran. | In a recent article, the US-based The National Interest magazine highlights the significance of Islamabad's evolving role, noting that Pakistan's military leadership was successfully navigating a complex, high-stakes diplomatic landscape. This shift marks a notable transition for Pakistan, moving it from the periphery of Middle Eastern polit…
(2026-04-25). Hasty deal with US may be detrimental to Iran in long run. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — A hasty deal with the US ending the material and economic violence against Iran might very well be short-lived and in the long-term turn out to be detrimental to Iranian interests, Lana Ravandi-Fadai told Mehr News Agency.
(2026-04-25). Significant portion of Iran's missile power yet to be deployed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The Defense Ministry says a significant portion of Iran's missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting the domestic production of over 1,000 types of weapons throughout the country.
(2026-04-25). What To Expect Next In The Fragile Ceasefires In Iran And Lebanon. popularresistance.org On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he was "highly unlikely" to extend the ceasefire with Iran that was set to expire on Wednesday. | As soon as he said that it was clear that he was going to soon extend the deadline. Indeed, he did so on Tuesday, but it was the way he did it that was particularly telling. | In a post on his Truth Social site that was clearly not written by the president, we read: | "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been a…
(2026-04-25). How Iran turned pressure into initiative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Authority is no longer measured by who strikes first, but by who manages the chaos that follows. In the 40-day war, Iran proved it can sustain pressure, seize momentum, and redefine the equation.
(2026-04-25). The Constitutional Origins of the War in Iran. juancole.com (
(2026-04-25). UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Iran FM, Pakistan army chief meet in Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan's army chief in Islamabad on Saturday to convey Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.
(2026-04-25). Will the Iran War Undermine America's Indo-Pacific Strategy? moderndiplomacy.eu America has engaged in yet another war in the Middle East through Operation Epic Fury, which began with the airstrikes on Iran on February 28 of this year. After the uncomfortable experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, America tried to extricate itself from the Middle East and focused heavily on its Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS). But this …
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Iran UN mission slams US seizure of dialysis supply ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's mission to the United Nations has fiercely condemned the United States' seizure of an Iranian vessel carrying vital dialysis equipment, warning the "illegal" act puts vulnerable patients at grave risk.
(2026-04-25). Pakistan envoy to US says Islamabad committed to diplomacy, regional stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday reiterated Islamabad's commitment to regional stability and diplomatic engagement while highlighting the country's evolving geopolitical role during an address at Columbia University. | Speaking at a discussion hosted by the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Sheikh outlined Pakistan's foreign policy priorities, including its engagement with the US and efforts to promote dialogue in regional conflicts. | He said Pakistan continues to play a constructive role in facilitating diplomatic engagement, including in the Iran&…
(2026-04-25). Iran parl. speaker sees financial war as frontline against US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the main battleground for confronting the United States lies in the financial warfare, emphasizing that economic resistance is the key to weakening US influence.
(2026-04-25). No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Iran's police commando unit shoots down US aircraft. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The moment when Iran's police commando unit targeted a US aircraft in southern Isfahan province during wartime.
(2026-04-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Saturday, April 25.
(2026-04-25). Hegseth says Iran blockade "going global," as US announces new sanctions on Chinese shipping. wsws.org The United States is expanding its naval blockade of Iran into a global operation against shipping in any ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. Hours earlier the Treasury Department sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian crude.
(2026-04-25). US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure. scmp.com An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. | A request for offers to ship 235,000 barrels of jet fuel from Cherry Point in Blaine, Washington, where BP has a refinery, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a strategic access point and logistics hub for US naval operations, was issued on Thursday, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The cargo is…
(2026-04-25). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). The U.S. war on Iran runs on a lying machine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-25). Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees. juancole.com
(2026-04-24). Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy Seizes Epaminondas Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz. english.almanar.com.lb Exclusive images obtained by Tasnim show Epaminondas, a large MSC-operated containership, after it was intercepted and transferred to Iranian territorial waters by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing maritime security operations targeting violating ships. The IRGC Navy announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted and transferred two violating vessels …
(2026-04-24). Trump Issues 'Shoot And Kill' Order For Boats Placing Mines In Strait Of Hormuz. newsone.com 
Source: Warut Lakam / Getty | Another day, another development that makes President Donald Trump's claims that the war in Iran would be over within weeks look increasingly unlikely. While Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran earlier this week, his order for the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz seems to contradict the concept of a ceasefire. |
(2026-04-24). How many US troops injured – 428 or…? Trump scared of public anger, covers up Iran war casualties. hindustantimes.com As Iran seizes two key ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a bombshell report alleges the Pentagon quietly cut wounded‚Äëin‚Äëaction figures from 428 down to 411 during the ceasefire. With officials calling it "the definition of a cover‚Äëup" and Trump misstating who died, questions over honesty and accountability are exploding.
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo XIV once again denounces US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have created chaos for the global economy and for Iran's entire innocent population, who are suffering because of this war.
(2026-04-24). US, Israel 'plan huge assault on Iran' as ceasefire hopes falter. newarab.com 
The dispute over the strategic waterway has emerged as a key hurdle in peace talks, with both countries engaged in an ongoing standoff after the US imposed a Tehran -…
(2026-04-24). Kedrion warns Iran war may delay plasma supplies to Iran. newarab.com 
Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to ensure the timely delivery of vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if the United States and Israel's Chief Executive Ugo Di Francesco said the company, whose results were released this week and confirmed robust growth over the last few years, was worried about the impact of surging fuel prices on its logistics costs. | "If the situation were to persist over time, challenges could ari…
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, describing it as a deliberate attempt to silence truth and a grave violation of the international law.
(2026-04-24). Baghaei categorically rejects Arab League claims against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has vehemently dismissed a resolution issued by the foreign ministers of the Arab League against Iran's defensive operations during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will begin a regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.
(2026-04-24). Seyed Marandi Warns Residents of Gulf States To 'Leave Immediately'. orinocotribune.com Tensions rise as Tehran University professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi warns Gulf states and maritime traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks and possible escalation. | As the ceasefire window between the United States and Iran nears its end, uncertainty persists over the next phase of diplomacy, with Washington issuing sharper threats and Tehran yet to confirm participation in a Against this backdrop, Tehran University professo…
(2026-04-24). Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report. truthout.org The United States military announced on Thursday that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the most the U.S. has sent to the region since the Iraq War. The U.S.S. George H.W. Bush carries over 80 aircraft and has more than 5,500 sailors and air crew on board. Officials would not elaborate on plans for the Bush, but analysts suggested its arrival to the area could mean an… |
(2026-04-24). Iran slams US endorsing of assassinations amid fragile truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sharing a post advocating the assassination of Iranian officials who oppose an agreement with the US, calling the move 'a deep moral collapse'.
(2026-04-25). African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages. aljazeera.com Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.
(2026-04-25). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-25). Blockade of Strait of Hormuz increases risk of hunger and poverty for tens of millions of people. infobrics.org Supply chains on the brink of disruption unlike any time since COVID-19.
(2026-04-25). Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Israeli strikes killed six people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese health officials said.
(2026-04-25). Macron considers US to be unreliable ally. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — French President Emmanuel Macron does not consider Washington to be an absolutely reliable partner.
(2026-04-25). Tehran rally condemns US-Israeli crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered at Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square on Saturday to condemn crimes by the US. and the Israeli regime, and to thwart any possible enemy plot.
(2026-04-24). Unyielding unity of people, officials defying US-Israel enemy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The unity of people in the streets and cohesion of high-ranking officials of the country are the strong support for the Resistance Front and its borderless holy fighters in the war against the US and Israeli enemy.