(2026-04-21). messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic. al-monitor.com With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans for Iran in recent days.The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in seemingly off-the-cuff exchanges with reporters, including from AFP, who call his cell phone.Twice in recent days the White House has had to correct statements the 79-year-old billionaire made in the calls.
(2026-04-21). Irán no aceptará negociaciones con EEUU bajo amenazas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advirtió este lunes que desde Teherán están preparados ´para mostrar nuevas cartas en el campo de batalla ª, ante las amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | En su cuenta de X, el máximo representante del legislativo escribió: Trump, al imponer un bloqueo y violar el alto el fuego, pretende convertir esta mesa de negociaciones —en su propia imaginación— en una mesa de rendición o justificar una nueva escalada bélica ª. | Recalcó que la nación persa no aceptará negociaciones ´bajo la amenaza de la vio…
(2026-04-21). What's Behind the Ceasefire in Lebanon? Rania Khalek. thealtworld.com BT's Rania Khalek breaks down Trump's announcement on April 16 of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The news, which was announced just a week after Israel's "Black Wednesday" massacre in Beirut and in Southern Lebanon, has generated mixed reactions, with debates emerging over who was responsible. | Khalek argues that "Iran forced the hand of Trump" and compelled Trump to impose a ceasefire on Israel and Netanyahu which did not want it and was ready to continue its war on Lebanon, no matter what the cost was. Khalek also discusses the details of the ceasefire and the one-sided nature of the terms.
(2026-04-21). Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but be intimidated, PM says. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) – Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be intimidated as it continues direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Speaking at a news conference alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron, Salam said he would need all Lebanon's partners to help as direct talks at ambassador level continue later this week in Washington.
(2026-04-21). People in Mashhad denounce US-Israel attack, back Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Strongly condemning the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, the martyr-fostering people in the shrine city of Mashhad renewed their allegiance with new Leader and showed their unity and solidarity with Lebanese people.
(2026-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2026. democracynow.org Confusion Reigns Over U.S.-Iran Talks as Trump Says a Ceasefire Extension Is "Highly Unlikely", Military Veterans and Family Members Arrested in Capitol Hill Protest Against Iran War, Lebanese and Israeli Diplomats Prepare for Second Round of Talks as Lebanon Buries Its Dead, Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza, Reestablishes Evacuated West Bank Settlement, Amnesty International Blasts "Predatory World Order" of Netanyahu, Putin and Trump, Japan Abandons Ban on Weapons Exports in Latest Shift from Postwar Pacifism, Cuba Confirms Meeting with Senior U.S. Officials for the First Time Sin…
(2026-04-21). US veterans occupy Congress building in protest over Gaza/Iran. thecanary.co 
Over 120 former US military personnel have occupied the Cannon House Office Building of the US Congress, in a demonstration against Israel's genocide in Gaza and its joint war with the US on Iran. US veterans take action The US Veterans against Genocide group, some of them holding folded US flags signifying fallen comrades or […] | By
(2026-04-21). US-Israeli aggression on Iran threatens NPT's regime: Ryabkov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The unprovoked and illegal attacks by the US and Israel against Iran have dealt a heavy blow to the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and the IAEA's "safeguards" system, Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday.
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears. tribune.com.pk 
The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. | US President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran hopes to leverage its control of the Strait of Hormuz to strike a deal that averts a restart of the war, eases sanctions but does not impede its nuc…
(2026-04-21). Campaigners say Labour must stop hosting Trump's nukes. thecanary.co 
The UK Government must stop hosting US nuclear weapons, campaigners have told the Canary, after President Trump issued a veiled threat to nuke Iran. 'A whole civilization will die tonight…' Trump faced increasing pressure from countries reliant on the transit of fossil fuels and other commodities across the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait has been […] | By
(2026-04-21). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? juancole.com Interview of Dr. Mehran Mostafavi by Fariba Amini : | In a resolution against nuclear war initiated by philosopher Bertrand Russell and endorsed by Albert Einstein just a week before his death, they wrote: "We appeal, as human beings, to human beings, remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you do so, the way lies open to a new paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death." — July 1955, letter addressed to President Roosevelt, the Russel-Einstein Manifesto | Dr. Mehran Mostafavi* is a nuclear expert who teaches at some of the most prestigious institutions in Fr…
(2026-04-21). US did not move defense system from Korea, general says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday.The Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to the Middle East from South Korea, citing two officials.The U.S.-made THAAD system is used for high-altitude interception of ballistic missiles and it was deployed in South Korea to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.
(2026-04-21). Il piano strategico del Pakistan potrebbe ridefinire il futuro multipolare della regione. strategic-culture.su Il successo della sua mediazione tra Stati Uniti, Israele e Iran consentirebbe al Pakistan di affermarsi come potenza stabilizzatrice e regolatrice. | Segue nostro La nuclearizzazione del Pakistan e il punto di vista della deterrenza | Nell'attuale crisi regionale del Golfo, con la Terza Guerra in corso e il blocco di Hormuz a ridefinire i mercati, il Pakistan si sta presentando come uno dei mediatori più credibili e capaci di bilanciare…
(2026-04-21). Iran's bold Hormuz u-turn arm-twists Trump: Will seized ship backfire as oil skyrockets to $95. hindustantimes.com The world's most critical oil chokepoint is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about supply. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, one question is beginning to dominate: is this a temporary shock, or the start of a much bigger energy crisis? At the center of it all is a rapidly intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran. A seized vessel, a tightening blockade, and a sudden reversal on reopening one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, each move has sent markets into a spiral. Oil prices are swinging, gas futures are jumping, and global investors are watching every…
(2026-04-21). Misreading Tehran: Culture, history, and collapse of coercion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — A millennia-old civilization doesn't bend to ultimatums. Trump's miscalculation was mistaking Iran's strategic patience for vulnerability.
(2026-04-21). Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes. tribune.com.pk 
With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to return to Pakistan for fresh negotiations to end a conflict that has sent crude soaring and revived inflation fears. | However, the Islamic Republic's position remained uncertain as it accused Washington of violating their fragile truce through its blockade of the country's ports and seizure of a ship. | Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28. | Read: US positive on Iran deal but…
(2026-04-21). What will Iran's smart sovereignty in Hormuz Strait be like? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Strait of Hormuz sits where economics, security, and politics converge. Smart management doesn't block the strait—it shapes the rules for those who pass through it.
(2026-04-21). Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions. scmp.com Iran's firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos. | The attack, which took place on Saturday, has been especially awkward for Iran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties with Tehran, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
(2026-04-21). Stocks slip, oil climbs as US-Iran truce expiry looms. al-monitor.com Oil prices climbed and stocks slid Tuesday as uncertainty reigned over US-Iranian peace talks resuming and the expiration of the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East loomed.Investors had been hoping that despite hostile rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.But Iran has not yet sent a delegation to neighbouring Pakistan for a new round of peace talks with the United States, even as the two-week ceasefire was set to expire by Wednesday.
(2026-04-21). Who is breaking international law in the Strait of Hormuz? It's not Iran, says scholar. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, I'm Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at the US and Israeli war on Iran, we're joined now by Dr Maryam Jamshidi. She is an Iranian American associate professor of law at the University of Colorado Law School and a nonresident fellow at the Quincy Institute.
(2026-04-21). Parl. advances legislation on 'new legal regime' in Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has ratified a motion allowing the country to set up a new legal regime for the control of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-21). Iran psychological warfare from Putin's capital? Trump gets contradictory signals amid ship seizure. hindustantimes.com Iran's envoy in Moscow is trying to project calm at a very tense moment, insisting that despite the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, commercial traffic can still safely move through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's protection. He points to what he calls a new legal and security framework for navigation, saying Iran now guarantees safe passage for ships that coordinate with its authorities, even as navies and insurers grow more nervous about the conflict spilling over. His comments, carried by Russian and regional media, land just as Washington's dramatic boarding and capture of the Iranian‚Ä&e…
(2026-04-21). Is There a Way out of the Iran War? (w/ John Mearsheimer) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks hang by a thread, rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz reveal a stark reality: escalation could trigger a global economic catastrophe—and the United States may have far less control than it claims. Joshua Scheer The illusion of control is collapsing. The story being told to the public is one of control—measured …
(2026-04-21). Yemen not neutral towards American-Zionist aggression on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Yemeni Ansarullah movement's Leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi says that the American-Zionist aggression against the Islamic nation has entered very dangerous phase, praising Iran's struggle.
(2026-04-21). Russia lifts flight restrictions over Iranian airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Russian Federation has lifted restrictions on its flights over the Iranian airspaces and resumed overflights, the country's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) said on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Iran's Judiciary chief urges readiness on US-Israeli attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has called for full readiness of all forces against potential US-Israeli 'savage aggression' against the country.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Iran is sending mixed signals as Trump threatens war to advance cease-fire talks. haaretz.com If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night — and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and the political leadership ‚ñ Netanyahu continues to leak his assessment, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's continued violation of Somalia's national sovereignty.
(2026-04-21). Tehran warns US and Israel 'preparing surprise attack'. thecanary.co 
The Iranian government in Tehran has said that it has intelligence indicating that the US and Israel are preparing a surprise attack as they go through the motions of a 'temporary ceasefire' that they have never honoured and supposedly aim to negotiate a permanent truce. Tehran: US-Israeli attack imminent? Tehran's announcement came as US forces […] | By
(2026-04-21). Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, reports says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-21). Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran's $20,000 drones. |
(2026-04-21). Biden Official: Biden Was Preparing To Bomb Iran If Re-Elected. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Former senior Biden advisor Amos Hochstein said during Hochstein
(2026-04-21). US seizes Iran-bound ship from China in Arabian Sea. wsws.org Less than 48 hours remain before the expiration of a ceasefire, which could lead to resumption of full-scale US bombing of Iran.
(2026-04-21). In Tehran, Iranians try to enjoy ceasefire while it lasts. al-monitor.com Mobina Rasoulian, a 19-year-old student in Tehran, has been trying to make the most of nearly two weeks without bombing thanks to the ceasefire in the Middle East war that may have just hours left to run."I went out without being stressed, I roamed around, went to cafes, restaurants, and here and there," she said of the truce that began on April 8.Babak Samiei, a 49-year-old engineer, on his way back from a yoga class, said "I tried to get back as much as I can to the routines of my life"."In the 40 days of war we could not do anything," he added.
(2026-04-21). Another U.S. War Built on Lies: Imperialism, Capitalism, and the Targeting of Iran's Independence. covertactionmagazine.com 1. Modern Imperialism and the Structural Logic of War In the history of United States foreign policy, wars have rarely been the product of an immediate and unavoidable threat; rather, they have often been the outcome of a complex process of narrative construction, economic interests, and geopolitical calculations. The recent attack by the United States …
(2026-04-21). Iran's foreign ministry slams US act of piracy in Sea of Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US attack on a commercial vessel and the abduction of crew and families.
(2026-04-21). Iraq aims to select new PM as US warns of Iran-backed threats, IRGC-QF head visits. longwarjournal.org Iraq faces mounting political pressure as Shiite parties in the Coordination Framework (CF) seek to select a new prime minister amid tensions between the US and Iran. On the evening of April 20, the CF delayed its decision to nominate a candidate for the office until April 22. The US has reportedly paused some coordination with Baghdad pending investigations into attacks on US interests, and Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq on April 19.
(2026-04-21). US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were The White House said Vice President
(2026-04-21). Iran's 10-Point Plan is Still a Workable basis for Talks. juancole.com ( On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as "a workable basis on whic…
(2026-04-21). Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression. al-monitor.com Iran has stepped up repression during the Middle East war with high-profile executions and hundreds of arrests, activists said on Tuesday, urging Washington to put human rights at the centre of any talks with the Islamic republic.There has been no let up during the two-week ceasefire now due to end, with hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners a near daily occurrence and people arrested on charges such as simply sending videos to a media outlet abroad, according to rights groups.
(2026-04-21). Mojtaba flips script on Trump, still calling shots against US despite weeks of 'badly hurt' talk. hindustantimes.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered only a minor leg injury in the February 28 strike that killed his father, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Iran International, pushing back on earlier reports that he had been badly wounded or was out of action.
(2026-04-21). Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) – Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations aimed at surrender.The official said mediator Pakistan was continuing efforts to persuade the United States to liftits naval blockade and release the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, and its crew.
(2026-04-21). Saudi Arabia, Oman FMs discuss region, Iran-US talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Iran-US talks in Islamabad dubbed "Islamabad Talks".
(2026-04-21). Iran Hawks Salivating over Next Versailles. fpif.org In Washington, the phrase "peace through strength" operates as a national security lullaby. The logic feels unassailable: sq…
(2026-04-21). Iranian oil tanker crosses into country's territorial waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian oil tanker "Sili City" has entered the country's territorial waters with the support of Iran's Army Navy Force, according to the reports.
(2026-04-21). Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that his country is prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield in case of a potential renewed aggression.
(2026-04-21). US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean, vows pursuit of. al-monitor.com The Pentagon said that "international waters are not a refuge" for vessels under US economic sanctions.
(2026-04-21). US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war. al-monitor.com US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that gasoline prices appeared to have peaked after a surge linked to the Iran war ⚪ a marked shift in tone a day after President Donald Trump publicly rebuked his earlier, more cautious outlook."I don't know the future of energy prices ⚪ often I will speculate or look at those things. I would say, gasoline prices, it looks like they peaked about a week or so ago," Wright told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
(2026-04-21). Iran rejects UAE's baseless accusations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman has condemned the groundless accusations leveled by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the arrest of several individuals in the Arab country on unfounded pretexts.
(2026-04-21). Iran ready to respond to enemy ceasefire violations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says that Iran's armed forces are ready to deliver decisive and immediate responses to enemy threats and violations.
(2026-04-21). Why securing a deal with Iran won't happen Trump's way? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The strategic and cultural blindness behind Washington's failed Maximum Pressure policy is the very reason that the Trump administration has not been able to reach a deal with Iran.
(2026-04-21). Dozens nabbed at Capitol during protest against Iran war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the against war on Iran were arrested by US Capitol Police on Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC.
(2026-04-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Tuesday, April 21.
(2026-04-21). Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.
(2026-04-21). foreign minister says US blockade of Iranian ports is an of. al-monitor.com April 21 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports was an "act of war" and thus a violation of the ceasefire."Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying," he said in a post on X on Tuesday. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal, says blockade on Iranian ports to stay. newarab.com The The two-week truce in the war is set to expire within days, and despite Iran's earlier ruling out a second round of
(2026-04-21). US has no option but to drop excessive demands: Khatibzadeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister says the United States has no option but to abandon its excessive demands and fully respect the rights of the Iranian people, adding that diplomacy is the only solution to the crisis.
(2026-04-21). War On Free Speech Expands To Detention, Sanctions Of Individuals. popularresistance.org The plutocratic power structure in the United States is clamping down on our right to know and to dissent by illegally detaining individuals who speak out or shutting down their access to financial services. Clearing the FOG speaks with political analyst Ali Alizadeh about the unlawful detention of Iranian public policy PhD student at Virginia Tech, Yousof Azizi, who is frequently a guest on major media outlets. The second guest is Rainey Reitman of the Freedom of the Press foundation, who discusses her new book, "Transaction Denied: Big finance's power to punish speech."
(2026-04-21). VIDEO: Iranian flag waved over Hormuz Island. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The footage shows that the sacred Iranian flag has been waved over the Hormuz Island.
(2026-04-21). Pakistan urges US, Iran to extend truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to extend their two-week ceasefire, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
(2026-04-21). AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room. truthout.org Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is suggesting that a recent report on President Donald Trump's involvement in the Situation Room (or lack thereof) during the extraction of U.S. military airmen in Iran should prompt his cabinet members to consider removing him from office. The Wall Street Journal report in question details that Trump, upon learning that the two airmen's… |
(2026-04-21). US Air Force's A-10 Warthog jet spared retirement even after reported loss near Iran. geo.tv 
Staff Sergeant Keith Haas of the US Air Force adjusts equipment on an A-10 Warthog warplane at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul April 17, 2002. — ReutersExtension preserves combat power, says USAF secretary.Arizona Sen Mark Kelly has fought to avert A-10's retirement.USAF warns A-10s…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Americans do not know Iranian nation: Turkish envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Turkish ambassador to Iran said in a meeting with the governor of Tehran that Americans have not known the Iranian nation over the past decades.
(2026-04-21). Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expanding transit, trade coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan have stressed the need to expand cooperation in the fields of transit, trade and economy.
(2026-04-21). Saadi Shirazi: Master of Speech in Persian Literature. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame. His poetry has become popular throughout the world.
(2026-04-21). Iran Air to resume flights after 50-day hiatus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran Air has announced the resumption of domestic flights starting Wednesday, ending a 50-day pause caused by the imposed war.
(2026-04-21). Ceremony to honor relief, health workers held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The ceremony of honoring the relief and healthcare workers was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the participation of Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pir-Hossein Koolivand.
(2026-04-21). Pro-American Iranians who want war with US don't quite exist. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-21). Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.
(2026-04-21). VIDEO: Long queue of oil tankers in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The several-kilometer-long queue of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is the result of the US's excessive demands and breach of promise.
(2026-04-21). Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, warns security firm. geo.tv 
(2026-04-21). Japan approves easing of arms export rules. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Japan's government has formally approved a revision of the so-called Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports, including lethal weapons.
(2026-04-21). Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to suspend deal with Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have called on the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with the Zionist regime.
(2026-04-21). People in Tehran condemns US-Israeli aggression, back Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people of the capital Tehran, with their massive presence on streets and main squares of the city, condemned the US-Israeli aggression against the country and voice their unwavering support for new Leader.
(2026-04-21). Minab martyrs parents urge Pope to be voice of their children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.