(2026-04-22). Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom. scmp.com Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. | The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fired several rockets towards its troops operating in southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement. It was not immediately clear if the incidents were the…
(2026-04-22). US drops all demands ahead of talks, Mojtaba wins nuclear victory as Trump does shocking u-turn. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump says Iran's nuclear programme has been obliterated, but then admits what's left behind could take years to clean up. So which version is true? As the ceasefire clock ticks down, a new phrase has entered the narrative: "nuclear dust." Trump claims it proves success. But does it actually raise more questions than answers? Because buried beneath the rubble is the rubble: Where is Iran's enriched uranium? If the sites were destroyed, what happened to the material inside? And if it's still there, who controls it now? The answers are unclear, and uncertainty is only growing as Washington, Tehran, and even…
(2026-04-22). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? scheerpost.com Fariba Amini Informed Comment 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, …
(2026-04-22). Blockading the Strait of Hormuz. fpif.org At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is barely 33 kilometers. Because of its location in the middle of the oil-rich Middle East, the strait can disrupt global energy flow and halt economies. | After the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran on February 28, Iran retaliated by effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz in March. This move resulted in a nightmare for states heavily dependent on the Gulf States' oil and gas. What began as a targeted military campaign to change the Iranian regime and neutralize its nuclear and missile program turned into one of the most severe energy se…
(2026-04-22). Iran hangs former nuclear employee on spying charges: NGOs. newarab.com 
Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convicts in an accelerating trend that has alarmed rights groups. | "Mehdi Farid… was hanged this morning for extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad after the case was examined and the final verdict was appro…
(2026-04-22). Iran blows up last-minute talks even after Trump's threats, JD Vance's Pakistan trip on hold. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike as Iran formally refuses to join a second round of talks, derailing diplomatic efforts and putting planned negotiations in Pakistan on hold. The rejection undercuts outreach led by JD Vance and intensifies pressure on Donald Trump, who has doubled down with hardline rhetoric and renewed military threats. With the ceasefire window narrowing, Washington signals readiness to escalate if diplomacy collapses, while Tehran maintains defiance and rejects what it views as coercive negotiations.
(2026-04-22). In last-minute reversal, Trump extends ceasefire with Iran. wsws.org Iranian officials said they would not return to talks until the US ended its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that Trump may be preparing a second sneak attack on their country.
(2026-04-22). China's shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand. scmp.com China's shipyards are emerging as beneficiaries from the US-Israeli war on Iran, securing new orders as crude transport bottlenecks worsen and global demand for large oil tankers rises. | With the United States and Iran effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint that handles about a quarter of the world's seaborne oil — shipping companies are racing to expand capacity, particularly in very large crude carriers (VLCCs) capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil per…
(2026-04-22). Trump threatens to bomb Iran again after announcing ceasefire extension. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that any move by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would preclude a deal with Iran, warning that an agreement would be impossible unless "we blow up the rest of their country."
(2026-04-22). The Chris Hedges Report: Is There A Way Out Of The Iran War? popularresistance.org To dissect the challenges involved in negotiating peace and the potential ramifications of a resumption of the war, Chris Hedges speaks with Professor John Mearsheimer. A fundamental difficulty is whether the United States realizes that Iran has the upper hand in this conflict. Mearsheimer explains that if the US chooses to escalate the situation, this would be to Iran's advantage as they have the capacity to inflict greater harm on the global economy beyond restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which has already created shortages in critical materials needed for manufacturing and agriculture.
(2026-04-22). Iran war reflects the false promise of US 'energy dominance'. scmp.com In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. "We don't use it", he has claimed, echoing years of "energy dominance" rhetoric. | The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the…
(2026-04-22). IRGC Navy seizes two violating vessels in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized two vessels, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, for manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-22). Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe. tribune.com.pk 
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. | Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after ‚Å being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman. | Also Read: Iran says no talk…
(2026-04-22). Ships targeted in Hormuz as UK pushes for strait's reopening. newarab.com 
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and…
(2026-04-22). Iran's epic win: MOSSAD loses elite agent 'M', Barnea's shocking confession humiliates Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israel's spy agency Mossad faces scrutiny after chief David Barnea confirmed an operative, codenamed "M.," was killed during covert operations against Iran. The admission comes amid rising tensions following Iran's claim it arrested four alleged Israeli spies, intensifying the shadow war between the two rivals. Reports suggest the agent died abroad during a sensitive mission, possibly linked to efforts to block Iran's weapons capabilities. As the fragile truce frays, the revelation underscores escalating covert confrontations, with both sides signaling readiness for a deeper, more dangerous phase of conflict.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Israelis are being recruited as spies for Iran in what security experts call an espionage 'epidemic'. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has long used the same playbook to recruit informants from enemy societies. Iran is now using it to recruit spies in Israel by exploiting new cracks in Israeli society.
(2026-04-22). How China stands to gain from the US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
While much of the world's attention on the Beijing's approach demonstrates the strategic utility of its
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.
(2026-04-22). Inside the lives of Palestinian laborers smuggled into Israel for work during the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Over 150,000 Palestinian laborers have been denied work permits in Israel for two years. They're now smuggling themselves across the Green Line amid the war on Iran, where they are banned from more than 11,000 shelters when missiles strike.
(2026-04-22). No wonder Iran went cold on sham talks, considering the lying US-Israeli track record. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tim O'Shea I don't blame Iran for going cold on another sham negotiation session with the US. After all, why would they take the US or Israel seriously? Or even remotely trust either of them when: They both bombed Iran right in the middle of two sets of previous "negotiations"; and Trump lied…
(2026-04-22). Iran's Armed Forces hands on trigger to respond to any attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that Iran's armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the US or Israel commits any aggression.
(2026-04-22). AI firm in Israel uses deepfake rape survivor videos 'for good', it claims. thecanary.co 
An Israel-based AI firm, Generative AI for Good, claims to be using deepfake technologies for positive ends. 'Positive' appears to mean creating deepfake videos to help the illegal US-Israel war on Iran. Like this clip that the company showed recently at an UN event in New York. The film is intended to show women who […] | By
(2026-04-22). Mossad spy Mahdi Farid executed in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — An Iranian man convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency was executed after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran.
(2026-04-22). Tehran strongly rejects sabotage plans in Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has firmly dismissed allegations that Tehran has conducted actions within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan that would jeopardize the country's interests.
(2026-04-22). Iran slams EU's double standards over Minab school attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The Iranian Embassy in London has criticized European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, condemning Brussels' double standards and selling its integrity through silence in the face of recent events in Iran.
(2026-04-22). Biden Official: Biden Was Preparing To Bomb Iran If Re-Elected. scheerpost.com These moves were planned years in advance, and would have been rolled out regardless of what impotent meat puppet happened to be wheeled into office in January 2025. Caitlin Johnstone Substack Former senior Biden advisor Amos Hochstein said during an interview on Sunday that the Biden administration had been preparing to bomb Iran if they had won …
(2026-04-22). Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce. tribune.com.pk 
With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. | He had previously indicated he would not extend the truce and warned he would resume bombing the Islamic republic when it expired. | "I have… directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their (Iran's) proposal is submitted," Trump wrote on social media. | Th…
(2026-04-22). Iranian envoy to UN condemns US capture of Iran's vessel, urges accountability. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out an unlawful attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman on April 19, warning the United Nations Security Council that the incident amounts to piracy and a serious breach of international law. | In a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President Jamal Fares Alrowaiei on April 21, Saeed Iravani said US action against the vessel "Touska" requires UN action and accountability, Iranian media reported. | Iravani said US forces targeted the vessel "Toska", alleging the use of "coercion, intimidation, and the reckl…
(2026-04-22). Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.
(2026-04-22). The Strokes, David Byrne, Massive Attack, Tom Waits: Artists protest against the Iran war, ICE and the threat of dictatorship—"This ain't no fooling around" wsws.org The accumulating outrage and horror are inevitably finding expression in artistic circles, with greater or lesser clarity depending upon the artist or group.
(2026-04-22). If they attack, you choose the enemy target and we will strike: IRGC to Iranian people. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-22). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-22). Iran says no talks with US until blockade lifted despite ceasefire extension. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani responded to US President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension, stating that there will be no talks with the US until the blockade is lifted. | Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has responded to US President Donald Trump's announcement of an extension to the ceasefire, saying Tehran will not enter negotiations with the US unless the naval blockade is lifted. pic.twitter.com/xwgSyEZEoU | — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) April 22, 2026 | "The United States must halt its 'violation of the ceasefire' before any new round of negotiations," t…
(2026-04-22). Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.
(2026-04-22). No Peace, Only Escalation: The Push Toward Total War With Iran. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks collapse, retired Col. Douglas Macgregor warns that Washington is not negotiating—it's preparing for a devastating, infrastructure-targeting war that could reshape the global order. The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas …
(2026-04-22). Pakistan works to advance Iran-US talks, awaits Tehran reply. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Pakistani political and military officials have engaged in intensive efforts over the past 24 hours to prevent the collapse of negotiations between Iran and the United States, sources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). UK envoy commends, supports Pakistan's role in bringing US-Iran on negotiating table. tribune.com.pk 
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported "Pakistan's facilitative role in bringing the US and Iran to the negotiating table" during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. | According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, both sides discussed the evolving regional situation, while "FM Dar underscored Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in the peaceful resolution of disputes." | The British envoy "appreciated and supported Pakistan's facilitative…
(2026-04-22). Iran war: The American Empire at a dead end. unitedworldint.com Interview to Turkish TV Channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal. The TV program covered the negotiation process between the US and Iran, the trajectory of the war and its outcomes to date, the power struggle within the US and its potential consequences, as well …
(2026-04-22). US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran. newarab.com 
The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their involvement in procuring or transporting weapons or components on Iran's behalf, Treasury said in a statement. | The new sanctions come as Washington and Tehran are at a standoff over whether to begin a…
(2026-04-22). US-Iran ceasefire: Trump extends truce on Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir's request as Hormuz blockade continues. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an extention of the ceasefire with Iran asserting that the truce would remain intact until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded. | While conforming the development, Trump on his social media Truth Social said that the decision was taken ater a request from Pakistan to delay further military action and allow time for diplomacy. | "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, o…
(2026-04-22). Martyr Hassan Bagheri: Journalist who redefined war equation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — A young journalist-turned-commander, Hassan Bagheri, reshaped Iran's battlefield intelligence during the Iran—Iraq War, turning fragmented reports into a structured operational system that influenced key war planning.
(2026-04-22). At Pakistan's request, Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits 'unified proposal'. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on September 25, 2025. — X@GovtofPakistanUS blockade of Iran ports to continue even during ceasefire.Trump says closing strait risks Iran losing…
(2026-04-22). Pedro Sanchez: Rise of a European Restrainer. fpif.org Restrainers in the West have found themselves homeless. President Donald Trump's catastrophic decision to launch a war against Iran has displaced the
(2026-04-22). Iran, Afghanistan FMs discuss ties and regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghanistan's Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional situation.
(2026-04-22). Pakistan PM vows continued mediation in US-Iran conflict. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country will continue serious efforts to end the US-Iran conflict.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). The End of EPA's Endangerment Finding Is a Bigger Deal Than the Iran War. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that neither the ARC-ES nor the Endangerment Finding's reversal of fortune is anywhere in the news tells you everything you need to know about the current state of global journalism.
(2026-04-22). Frustrated US hijacks 2nd Iran-linked civilian ship as Trump extends truce amid Mojtaba's oil threat. hindustantimes.com In just three days, the U.S. has seized two Iran‚Äëlinked ships—one in the Gulf of Oman and now the tanker M/T Tifani in the Bay of Bengal. As Trump extends the ceasefire and weighs what to do with the captured vessels, fears grow that Iran could hit key global oil routes.
(2026-04-22). Palantir vs. Iran: The algorithmic kill chain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Palantir's AI accelerates warfare's kill chain, compressing target decisions to seconds. But as speed trumps precision, can human judgment survive algorithmic war?
(2026-04-22). 1622, when Iran expelled a European Empire from Hormuz. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Decades ago, I wrote an article about Shi'a Islam in the Persian Gulf in the early modern period. Some of what I said then has some resonances with today's events. | The Portuguese took Goa on the western coast of India in 1510. Their empire in the Indian Ocean focused on naval dominance and small forts — it was not settler colonialism. They rather high-handedly declared that they owned the ocean, and that all ships plying it required a Portuguese permit or cartaz. The ships had to pay fees at the ports controlled by Portugal. They were forbidden from carrying spices or c…
(2026-04-22). IRGC vows new surprises beyond enemy's calculation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces stand ready to deliver greater military surprises than adversaries can comprehend, marking the 48th anniversary of the force's establishment.
(2026-04-22). Iran-U.S.: The strategic limbo breakdown. strategic-culture.su The blockade is going global. Next stop is the Strait of Malacca. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | No serious analysis can possib…
(2026-04-22). Trump's Iran nightmare hits 415 dead: Over 60 US Army veterans forcefully dragged in massive protest. hindustantimes.com Domestic pressure is mounting on Donald Trump as the Iran conflict begins to trigger visible war fatigue inside the United States. More than 60 veterans and military family members were detained during anti-war protests in Washington, with demonstrators warning that the current trajectory mirrors the early stages of prolonged conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. The protests—led by groups such as About Face—highlight growing unease within the very community that has historically borne the cost of U.S. military interventions.
(2026-04-22). US missile stockpiles sharply depleted during Iran war: report. geo.tv 
(2026-04-22). At least 34 Iran-linked tankers bypassed US blockade: report. tribune.com.pk 
At least 34 tankers with links to Iran have bypassed the US blockade since it began, including several carrying Iranian oil, Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | Washington began enforcing the blockade on April 13, targeting all ships entering or leaving Iran's coastal waters. By April 16, the restrictions had widened to include any Iranian vessels on the open seas, as well as ships transporting goods that could support Iran's war efforts. | So far, American forces have seized one container ship in the Gulf of Oman and boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific. | On Tuesday, the US Central Command (C…
(2026-04-22). UN chief welcomes US ceasefire extension with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed an announcement by the US to extend the ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman said Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Wednesday, April 22.
(2026-04-22). Pakistan dumps Sudan fighters at Saudi command, boosting Iran's proxies in bloody civil war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-22). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-22). GOP senators ponder giving Trump official blessing for Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-22). Trump credits Pakistan for Iran ceasefire extension; Islamabad eyes diplomatic gains. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-22). I mercati potrebbero festeggiare prematuramente, ma la fase successiva sarà probabilmente una guerra più ampia e più intensa. strategic-culture.su Con il senno di poi, la guerra dei dazi di Trump apparirà come una sciocchezza rispetto alla minaccia di un attacco alle linee di rifornimento della Cina. | Segue nostro Stiamo entrando in una nuova fase di questa guerra contro l'Iran. Potrebbe non essere cià≤ che molti si aspettano (soprattutto nei mercati finanziari). Ieri Trump ha affermato, tra l'altro, che lo Stretto di Hormuz era aperto e che l'Iran aveva accettato di non chiude…
(2026-04-22). Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London. tribune.com.pk 
Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said. | More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led by Britain and France, to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit. | The commitment came after some 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East joined a video conference aimed at sending a signal to Washington after United States President Donald Trump said he did not need a…
(2026-04-22). IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an 'Illusion'- Al Jazeera. ecns.cn IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an'Illusion'-Al Jazeera.