(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). Imperialism vs. resistance — U.S.-Israel vs. West Asian resistance. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 24, 2026 There are two ways of conducting a war that have become fairly obvious in this current phase of the battle between imperialism and the resistance against it. The style of the resistance is to limit the destructive power of imperialism, to destroy their military bases and to destroy their weapons and the factories that produce them — to make it unprofitable to attack, as by blocking the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has done. This approach is an attack against objects and not people. The message is "go away and leave us alone, or you'll be sorry." That is pretty much how Iran and the…
(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 says most missile capabilities 'unused' in war with US: report. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). From the 1953 Coup to Today: Jeffrey Sachs Explains America's Endless War on Iran. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Jeffrey Sachs doesn't raise his voice — he doesn't have to. In this wide‚Äëranging conversation with Tucker Carlson, Sachs lays out a devastating, historically grounded indictment of U.S. foreign policy, the manufactured "Iran threat," and the decades‚Äëlong fusion of American empire with Israel's regional ambitions. What emerges is not a hot take but …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). In the spirit of May Day, stop all U.S. wars! iacenter.org April 24, 2026 May Day — commemorated by workers worldwide — arose out of the 1886 struggle when workers around the U.S. joined a general strike on May 1 demanding an 8-hour workday. Chicago police attacked demonstrating workers in Haymarket Square three days later. In 1889, international socialists named May 1 International Workers Day to commemorate this struggle, honor Chicago's martyrs and promote global solidarity among workers. Demonstration Nov.4, Washington, DC. Photo, Joe Piette Today The International Action Center hails the workers of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine who remain resolute in the f…
(2026-04-25). Trump's war equals corporate windfall profits. iacenter.org New York City, April 8, 2026 By Betsey Piette April 21, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal attacks on Iran have been called a "war of choice." But the question remains: whose choice? It is highly unlikely that the U.S. capitalist class would let Trump or any U.S. president engage them in a war without their consent and backing. Trump supporters include major defense contractors — Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing and Northrop Grumman — who gained a $200 billion windfall from this war, according to Time Magazine, due to increased weapons production plus the need to replace multiple expensive milita…
(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). Iran rejects 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad leads new peace push. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi presented Iran's demands and concerns about U. S. positions during talks in Islamabad aimed at ending a war that has caused significant losses and impacted global markets. Araqchi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials, while U. S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also …
(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). 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). 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). Iran FM lands in Islamabad as fragile peace efforts resume. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Iran-USA: la rottura del limbo strategico. strategic-culture.su Venezuela. Iran. Il blocco diventa globale. La prossima tappa è lo Stretto di Malacca. | Segue nostro Nessuna analisi seria puà≤ prendere in considerazione le sciocchezze senza senso del ´Sindacato Epstein ª su cià≤ che accade nei corridoi del potere a Teheran. | Come se avessero la minima idea di cosa stia realmente accadendo. | Nulla è "frammentato" (a parte la psiche del Babbuino di Barbaria). Esistono naturalmente di…
(2026-04-25). UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report. newarab.com 
(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). Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol against war on Iran. iacenter.org By Gerry Condon April 24, 2026 A coalition of veterans groups gathered in the U.S. Capitol April 20 to express their deep opposition to the U.S. war on Iran. Some 130 veterans and military family members held a solemn, disciplined protest in the Capitol Rotunda demanding that the Trump administration end its illegal war on Iran and that Congress stop funding the war. Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol Rotunda, April 20, 2026. Credit: VFP The veterans, many of whom served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, conducted a flag folding ceremony and played Taps on a bugle in honor of the 13 service members who have alread…
(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). American "Micro-Militarism: Or How Defeat in the Iran War Will Accelerate American Global Decline. scheerpost.com Alfred McCoy Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call "micro-militarism." When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting seemingly bold military strikes in hopes of regaining the imperial grandeur that's slipping …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Failure in Iran Exposes the Crumbling Myth of U.S. Hegemony. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Jeffrey Sachs has been warning for years that the "unipolar moment" was never real — and in this conversation with Glenn Diesen, he lays out the clearest case yet. Trump's failure in the Iran War, Sachs argues, didn't just expose the limits of one administration. It exposed the limits of the entire post‚ÄëCold …
(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). The Constitutional Origins of the War in Iran. juancole.com (
(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). 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). 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). 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
(2026-04-25). What the West struggles to understand about Iran's communication strategy. strategic-culture.su
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-04-25). 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.