Iranian Delegation Led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Arrives in Islamabad for US Talks
Iran's top negotiation team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, for direct talks with the United States aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Ghalibaf warned that Iran remains skeptical of US intentions following two rounds of military strikes during negotiations.
Historic US-Iran Proximity Talks Begin in Islamabad
The United States and Iran held their first high-level engagement since 1979 through Pakistan-brokered proximity talks. Vice President Vance and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf negotiated through intermediaries at Islamabad's Jinnah Convention Center.
Iran Sets Preconditions as Vance Arrives in Islamabad for Ceasefire Talks
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf demands a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets before negotiations with the US can begin. Vice President Vance leads the American delegation to Pakistan-brokered talks.
Russia and Ukraine Agree to 32-Hour Easter Ceasefire as Russian Losses Hit Record
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to a brief ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, but fighting continues within hours. Ukraine reports record Russian casualties of 35,351 in March, with drones causing 96% of losses.
UAE Calls for Full Iranian Compensation, Demands Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire
The United Arab Emirates issued a formal statement calling for Tehran to pay full compensation for damages, dismantle its regional proxy network, and unconditionally reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of the two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.
Ceasefire Collapses as Israel Hits Lebanon, Hormuz Reclosed
Israel launched Operation Eternal Darkness on Lebanon hours after the US-Iran truce. Iran reclosed the Strait of Hormuz. Over 300 killed in Beirut strikes.
US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire as Hormuz Reopens
After 40 days of war, the United States and Iran reached a Pakistan-brokered truce. Iran published a 10-point demand list. Israel struck Lebanon hours later, killing 89.
Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy all of Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening, 8 PM Eastern Time. Iran rejected a US 48-hour ceasefire proposal and warned of wider retaliation.
US Has Spent $42 Billion on Iran Operation in 37 Days
The United States has spent more than $42 billion on its military operation against Iran, with costs mounting rapidly as the conflict enters its second month.
Iran Claims Strike on USS Tripoli as Trump Issues Hormuz Ultimatum
IRGC says it hit the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship carrying 5,000+ troops. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants if Iran does not reopen Hormuz by Tuesday.
Ukraine: The War the World Forgot
Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine fights on while global attention shifts to the Middle East. The numbers are staggering.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit Again as IRGC Launches Wave 96 Across Gulf
A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one guard. Russia evacuated 198 Rosatom staff. IRGC Wave 96 hit energy targets across Israel, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait.
Iran Says Iraqi Ships Can Pass Through Strait of Hormuz as Transits Tick Up
Tehran announces no restrictions for Iraqi vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, praising Iraq's 'struggle' against the US amid rising tensions.
Planet Labs Announces Indefinite Satellite Imagery Blackout Over Iran and Middle East
US satellite imaging company Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, expanding on previously implemented delays.
Trump Confirms Rescue of US Officer, Says 'We Got Him'
President Trump confirms the rescue of a US officer whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, as Iran reports a deadly attack on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone and says more than 30 universities have been targeted since the war began.
Projectile Hits Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Killing One: IAEA
US-Israeli strikes target area near Iran's sole operational nuclear power plant for the fourth time; one killed, IAEA reports no radiation increase.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit for Fourth Time as IAEA Warns of Nuclear Risk
Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been attacked for the fourth time during the US-Israeli war, killing one employee. Russia has evacuated 198 personnel from the facility as the IAEA expresses deep concern.
Iran Executes Two MEK Members as War Enters Day 36
Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian hanged after Supreme Court upheld sentences; six members of the opposition group executed in five days.
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Search for Downed US Pilot Continues
President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to make a deal or face 'all Hell' as US and Iranian forces race to locate a missing American crew member after an F-15 Eagle was shot down over Iran.
US Arrests Relatives of Qasem Soleimani, Revokes Their Immigration Status
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani's niece and grand-niece, detaining them with ICE pending removal from the United States.
China's 'Teapot' Refineries Cushion the Blow From Iran Oil Crisis
Small independent refineries in Shandong province — known as teapots — have given China a flexible buffer against the Iran war oil disruption, processing discounted Iranian and Russian crude outside mainstream channels.
Iran Retaliatory Strikes Hit Gulf Infrastructure: Kuwait Desalination Plant, UAE Data Centers Targeted
Iranian missile and drone strikes struck critical infrastructure across the Gulf on Day 35 of the US-Israeli war on Iran, hitting a Kuwait desalination plant, the Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, and cloud data centers in the UAE and Bahrain.
Iran's Two Largest Steel Plants Shut Down After US-Israeli Air Strikes
Khuzestan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Company — Iran's biggest steel producers — have ceased operations following multiple rounds of air strikes, with officials warning restart could take up to one year.
Iran Vows Retaliation After Deadly US Strike on Bridge in Karaj
Iranian officials say the country's largest bridge will be 'built back stronger,' as Washington and Tel Aviv escalate attacks on Tehran's infrastructure.