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Differences over nuclear programme remains unresolved, says senior Iranian official
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (313+ words) At the same time, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson is also out in saying that "there is no plan for a second round of negotiations with the US for now". Well, Iran continuing to maintain a hard line and uncompromising stance…...
Iran continues to reaffirm that US demands have been "unserious" and "unrealistic"
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (350+ words) Tehran is definitely being quite vocal about the situation here to start the new week. Adding to this is that its military spokesperson has also come out to say that it is "ready to confront the US after aggression against…...
Monday open FX (unlike the closed Strait of Hormuz). Indicative rates 20 April 2026.
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (436+ words) Welcome to another fog of war week. The current situation has taken a tilt for the worse after the optimism of late last week. Weekend: Iran has re-tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz over the past 2448 hours, effectively reversing…...
Progress seen but core issues divide US and Iran
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (406+ words) US-Iran gaps are said to have narrowed, but disputes over nuclear limits, uranium stockpiles, Hormuz access and sanctions relief remain unresolved, keeping prospects for a deal uncertain and risks to energy markets elevated. Reports from Pakistani media suggest that gaps…...
US ramps up Iran pressure as officials warn blockade impact could take months
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (442+ words) US officials warn Iran may take months to yield under a naval blockade, despite Trump saying the war is near an end, with talks stalled and demands on uranium enrichment still far apart. The United States is intensifying economic and…...
Iran hardliners rise after war, raising risks to Hormuz and peace prospects
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (414+ words) Iran's leadership has hardened after the war, with hardliners gaining control and reducing prospects for peace, while disruption to the Strait of Hormuz adds to global energy and geopolitical risks. Iran's political landscape has shifted decisively toward a more hardline…...
Ceasefire in Lebanon will be approved tonight - report
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (290+ words) Al Mayadeen cites a senior "Iranian political-security source" who says that a ceasefire in Lebanon will be approved tonight. The source also says it's "possible" that Netanyahu may move to undermine it. This is another sign that everything is leading…...
Iran reportedly to use alternative ports to bypass US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (321+ words) It is reported that Iran will be seeking alternative means to get shipments in/out of the country amid the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz currently. These alternative ports are said to be located in the southern region…...
US president Trump: I think the war with Iran can be over very soon
5+ day, 27+ min ago (339+ words) The headline comment is pretty much a rehash of what he had to say overnight. That being: "I view it (the war) as very close to over. If I pulled up stakes right now, it would take them 20 years to…...
Iran clears missile base tunnels during ceasefire, signalling rearmament risk
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (412+ words) Iran is rebuilding access to underground missile bases during the ceasefire, highlighting the temporary nature of the pause and the risk of renewed conflict. Iran is moving to restore access to its underground missile infrastructure during the ceasefire, according to…...