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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-21

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5 updates Last updated 05:02 UTC
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Trump says ceasefire will end Wednesday evening Washington time

President Trump told Bloomberg that the ceasefire in the Iran War will end Wednesday evening Washington time. US officials have stated the naval blockade will not be lifted until a deal is signed, keeping Iran under severe economic pressure.
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Iran Supreme Leader approves delegation for Islamabad talks, VP Vance to lead US team

Axios reported that Iran Supreme Leader has given the green light for an Iranian delegation to land in Islamabad on Wednesday to hold talks with the US. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to lead the American delegation alongside Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
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Iranian president calls for immediate end to war, says continuation serves no one

President Masoud Pezeshkian told officials in Tehran that Iran must end the war against the United States and Israel as soon as possible to focus on national reconstruction. He said continuation of the conflict benefits no party, though Pezeshkian does not have direct control over final decisions on ending the war.
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Trump claims deal with Iran will be signed in Pakistan, US journalists contradict

President Trump told multiple US reporters that a US-Iran agreement would be signed on Monday in Pakistan, but several American journalists immediately said they had no information confirming this. Iranian state media had earlier said Iran had not decided to attend the Islamabad talks.
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Hungary PM Orban threatens to arrest Netanyahu if he enters country after ICC membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that if Prime Minister Netanyahu lands on Hungarian territory after Hungary joins the International Criminal Court, he will be arrested. Hungary recently joined the ICC, creating a potential diplomatic confrontation over the Israeli leader who faces arrest warrants for war crimes.