(2026-04-29). Trump Gambled on the Strait. Now the Gulf Pays the Price. fairobserver.com The recent war in the Gulf has caused a series of crises to fall into each other like dominoes. On March 2, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz by declaring that it would attack any ship that transgressed the waterway. Then, on April 12, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would impose a…
(2026-04-29). Iran war left Israeli hotels half-empty as country faces 88 percent drop in foreign tourism since Oct. 7. haaretz.com From hotels closed off along the northern border due to fighting with Lebanon, to unoccupied rooms in places that were once considered a refuge from the center, such as Eilat and the Dead Sea, overnight hotel stays are sharply dropping across the country…
(2026-04-29). Trump's team is panicking? US is preparing something much worse than sanctions if Iran talks fail. hindustantimes.com What happens when diplomacy reaches a standstill, but the consequences of failure keep escalating? The United States and Iran are now locked in a tense phase of negotiations, with both sides holding firm on core demands and no clear breakthrough in sight. Donald Trump has reviewed Iran's latest proposal, but instead of easing tensions, it has added new complications to an already fragile process. Tehran has pushed for relief from U.S. restrictions and movement around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while delaying nuclear discussions, an issue Washington has consistently placed at the center of any deal. At…
(2026-04-29). US govt leak: Trump scared of resuming Iran war, tells aides this amid US military's Hormuz failure… hindustantimes.com Leaked accounts say Trump has told aides to keep the Strait of Hormuz blockade in place but avoid restarting large‚Äëscale bombing of Iran. As Tehran's latest offer sidesteps the nuclear issue and suggests Mojtaba doesn't fear war, Washington prepares for a long siege at sea instead of a decisive clash.
(2026-04-29). How to Stop Presidents, Like Trump, From Destroying America? fairobserver.com "A whole civilization will die tonight," declared US President Donald Trump, casting a dark shadow over Iran, one of the most ancient cultures in human history, "never to be brought back again." With a chilling warning, he threatened the nation with nuclear weaponry, igniting fears of unprecedented destruction. This stark moment compels Americans to reflect…
(2026-04-29). How the Iranian street mobilises over nuclear negotiations. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). 'No more nice guy': Trump tells Iran to 'get smart soon' on nuclear deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to "get smart soon" over a nuclear deal, declaring: "No more Mr. nice guy!" | "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon," Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. | Notably,…
(2026-04-29). Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. | While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran's latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal said the president was sceptical. | The Islamic Republic this week submitted a plan that would reportedly see it ease the chokehold and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on the country's ports as talks continued, including over its nuclear programme. | Whil…
(2026-04-29). Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran. | "Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, to protect all our people from harm, and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives in the service of our countries," Charles told US lawmakers during a rare…
(2026-04-29). Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war pause drags on and the Hormuz blockade keeps oil above $110, U.S. budget airlines say they can't cope. Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo, Sun Country and Spirit are pleading for billions in relief while Trump frowns at Iran's latest offer and Tehran celebrates a new nuclear post at the U.N.
(2026-04-29). EU seeks lasting peace in Mideast, restoration of Hormuz navigation: Commission chief. tribune.com.pk 
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is working toward a lasting end to the Middle East conflict, stressing the need to restore maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. | Addressing the European Parliament, von der Leyen said a recent lull in fighting offers an opportunity to advance diplomatic efforts, including sustaining a ceasefire involving Iran and Lebanon. | "Our shared goal is now to see a lasting end to the war, and this includes restoring full and permanent freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tolls," she said. "And it is equally clear that any peace agreement wil…
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu leaves court for two-hour meeting after judges deny request to shorten hearing. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony resumed on Tuesday following a two-month hiatus amid the Iran war. The prime minister said he could not recall what he testified to last year, saying he was preoccupied by the war…
(2026-04-29). Pakistan urges diplomacy for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue, US-Iran conflict at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan urged diplomacy for the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue and the US-Iran conflict during a United Nations Security Council debate on Wednesday. | Speaking at a UNSC open debate on the Middle East, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that "the unresolved question of Palestine and the continued Israeli occupation of Arab lands" lies at the heart of regional turmoil. | Rejecting alternative narratives, he stressed that "not the expansionist ambitions; not the suppression of rights; not the use of force," but rather "the vacation of occupatio…
(2026-04-29). The long shock: How the Iran war is remaking the global economy. newarab.com 
The US and Israeli-led war on Iran has initiated a chain reaction that has culminated in the Iran's Despite the fragile ceasefire talks held in Pakistan, which brought hopes tha…
(2026-04-29). Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian accounts were sharing a video since Tuesday on the social media platform X, claiming that it shows missile attacks in Iran without specifying who carried them out during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the clip is old and shows Israel's attack on Tehran's oil depot on March 7. | Israel and the United States launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials. Tehran responded by launching strikes on US bases and other facilities in seven Gulf states and Israel. | A US-Iran ceasefire was annou…
(2026-04-29). Iran reportedly threatens against U.S. seizures of vessels. haaretz.com
(2026-04-29). Trump Consulting With Iran Hawks Who Want Him To Restart Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com Amid a US blockade on Iranian ports and a very fragile ceasefire with Iran, President Trump has been consulting with some of the most rabid Iran hawks who want him to restart the bombing campaign, according to a report from Axios. The report said Trump has been speaking with the notoriously hawkish Sen. Lindsey Graham …
(2026-04-29). Democracy Now! 2026-04-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": Despite Cancer Fear, Trump Admin Pushes Herbicide | Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": De…
(2026-04-29). Trump approval rating falls to lowest of term amid cost-of-living, Iran war worries: poll. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 18, 2025. — Reuters Cost-of-living concerns rise as gasoline prices surge after war with Iran.Rep support for Trump remains high, but many…
(2026-04-29). Embarrassing: As Iran war drains US missiles, Trump's team caught in open infighting, Pentagon lies. hindustantimes.com New reporting suggests unease is growing inside the Trump administration over whether the Pentagon's upbeat public messaging on the Iran war matches the real battlefield and logistics picture. The Atlantic, echoed by follow-on coverage, says Vice President JD Vance has privately questioned whether President Donald Trump is getting a full accounting of U.S. missile depletion, war sustainability and Iran's remaining military capacity.
(2026-04-29). Oil prices jump as Iran, US continue standoff over Hormuz strait. newarab.com 
The price of Brent rose as much as 3.7 percent to surpass $115 a barrel for the first time since the US and Iran announced the ceasefire on 6 April. US crude jumped more than 4.5 percent to exceed $104. | The moves…
(2026-04-29). Follow the Money Week of April 29, 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The Pattern: Energy shocks are forcing central banks into impossible choices, resource nationalism is extracting premium prices from China, and India's trade deals prioritize U.S. hedging over genuine liberalization. THE RUNDOWN 1. GLOBAL MARKETS AND MOMENTUM Oil surges past $109 as BOJ split vote signals inflation fears amid Iran stalemate Oil rose 1% …
(2026-04-29). Bad DOGE: Musk's Minions Improperly Accessed Your Personal Payments. levernews.com 
(2026-04-29). No more 'daddy'? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2026-04-29). US targets 35 individuals, firms in Iran evasion crackdown. newarab.com 
The US government ratcheted up pressure on Tehran on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on 35 entities and individuals for their roles in Iran's shadow banking sector, and The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the designated individuals and firms had facilitated the movement of the equivalent of tens of billions of dollars tied to sanctio…
(2026-04-29). US vs Iran: Is a Historic Mutual Settlement Finally Possible? thinktank.pk The central question dominating global diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer whether the United States and Iran can militarily hurt each other—it is whether both sides can politically afford not to settle. After weeks of war, a fragile ceasefire, Pakistan-brokered diplomacy in Islamabad, a US naval blockade, and escalating economic shocks through the …
(2026-04-29). Iran's Arms Network Has an American Address: The Arrest of Shamim Mafi. fairobserver.com Shamim Mafi left Iran in 2013, obtained a green card three years later and built what, from the outside, looked like a charmed life in the quiet suburb of Woodland Hills, California. She posted pictures of her travels on social media, posed in luxury vehicles and projected the image of a prosperous international businesswoman. By…
(2026-04-29). US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war. newarab.com 
Hegseth's appearance before the House Armed Services Committee ⚪ for a hearing on
(2026-04-29). '3 Idiots' sequel confirmed, Aamir Khan says script is in final stages. tribune.com.pk 
Movie star and director Aamir Khan has confirmed that a sequel to the blockbuster film 3 Idiots is officially in development, creating buzz among fans. The announcement marks the return of one of Indian cinema's most popular films, over a decade after its release. | View this post on Instagram | In an interview, Aamir said the sequel will bring back the original characters, with the story set around 10 years after the events of the first film. He added that he has heard the script and that it is going through final refinements. | Director Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original movie, is leading the project…
(2026-04-29). Trump, Iran, and the folly of demanding surrender. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's threats and maximalist demands ignore Iran's history, security fears, and distrust of Washington. A durable agreement requires time, restraint, and professional diplomacy.
(2026-04-29). How Iran killed fantasy of US military domination over China. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-29). Iran, the Presidency-Killer: Is Trump being Carterized? juancole.com
(2026-04-29). Nightmare for Hegseth: 2,379 US marines' info leaked as Iranian group issues direct death threat. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-28). L'ultima trincea del disarmo. strategic-culture.su A New York apre la Conferenza di Revisione del Trattato di Non-Proliferazione Nucleare nel momento più drammatico dal 1986. Iran sull'orlo del ritiro, Israele fuori, New START scaduto, tutti gli arsenali in espansione. Cronaca di un'architettura che si sgretola. | Segue nostro C'è una geografia del rischio che torna a coincidere con quella del Novecento. Il Palazzo di Vetro, sulla First Avenue di Manhattan, ospita da oggi 27 aprile, e fi…