Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says - Reuters

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says  Reuters

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Rejects Ceasefire Before Trump Ultimatum Expires on Hormuz - Bloomberg.com

Iran Rejects Ceasefire Before Trump Ultimatum Expires on Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

Key islands give Iran sway over the Strait of Hormuz.

By Josh Holder and Adina Renner

Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ - WSJ

Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ  WSJ

Can Trump end the war in Iran and save face? I’m answering your questions.

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Trump to hold press conference on Iran war after profanity-laden threats on social media – US politics live

Trump to speak to media at 1pm ET after threatening Iran on Easter Sunday over the closer of the strait of Hormuz Sign up for Breaking News US email alerts Donald Trump is set to hold a press conference in the White House briefing room today at 1pm ET on the US-Israel war on Iran. He’s expected to provide an update on the weekend rescue mission to retrieve a crew member after a US F-15 jet was downed on Friday over Iran. This also comes after the president issued a profanity-laden ultimatum...

By Shrai Popat

Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

Rep. Mike Turner says he doesn't think U.S. ground troops will be necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's escalating threats to Iran.

Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?

US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump can’t make his mind up about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s more important than he lets on - CNN

Trump can’t make his mind up about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s more important than he lets on  CNN

U.S. and Iran haven't backed ceasefire idea as Trump's Hormuz Strait deadline nears

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.

Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal

Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel has targeted a key petrochemicals site. Follow DW for the latest.

Pakistan’s peace plan a ‘critical opportunity’ for US-Iran talks ahead of Trump deadline

As US President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz approached, Pakistan put forward a fresh proposal for an immediate ceasefire on Monday, offering what one analyst described as “a critical opportunity” for talks. The plan was brokered through overnight contacts between Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, US officials including Vice-President J.D. Vance and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to Reuters. It called for an immediate halt to hostilities...

By Shi Jiangtao

US oil prices flip-flop ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants

Kethevane Gorjestani, France 24 In ternational Affairs Editor, has more.

By FRANCE24

Trump’s White House Easter event gets weird as Trump focuses on Iran war and shows off his arch plans

Annual event is traditionally a nonpartisan celebration with activities for children and families

By Andrew Feinberg

'Will pay big': Trump's warning for 'group' that kept guns US sent to Iran protesters

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, setting a 48-hour deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He revealed that weapons intended for Iranian protestors were intercepted by those they were sent to. Trump also stated that Iran's recent proposal for a ceasefire was insufficient, emphasizing that the conflict could end if Iran complies with necessary actions.

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘Keep oil, make money’: Trump says 'Americans won't understand' his Iran move

After stating that MAGA 'loves what he's doing," Trump stated that while he has support, Republicans would like to see an end to the war and come back

‘They are going to pay a big price’: Trump says as Iran rejects ceasefire proposal

Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian soldiers capturing US pilot after shooting down jet

Multiple people were sharing a video on several social media platforms since April 4, claiming it showed Iranian forces capturing an American pilot after shooting down a US F-15 fighter jet. However, the video is old and shows a Libyan soldier performing a parachute jump. The Middle East war has entered its 35th day with no let-up in hostilities. The conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, including mis...

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Trump says Tuesday deadline for deal with Iran is final but admits US public want war over

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US rescues 2 fighter jet aviators shot down in Iran

The second fighter was rescued following a Special Operations mission

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian soldiers capturing US pilot after shooting down jet

iVerify Pakistan conducts a reverse image search and a keyword search to trace the original footage

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Trump says proposed Iran cease-fire 'not good enough but significant'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that a proposed 45-day ceasefire with Iran was a “very significant step” but “not good enough” for him to sign, as Iranian officials wowed t...

US Bonds Steady as Traders Bet War Uncertainty Keeps Fed on Hold

Bond traders kicked off the week betting that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold for the coming year, with the Treasuries market holding steady ahead of President Donald Trump’s extended deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

By Sydney Maki, Miles J. Herszenhorn

Iran says it does not forget friends as first Malaysian ship passes Strait of Hormuz

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The first Malaysian ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to...

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal – Report

Iran has rejected a US-proposed ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, state media reports. Tehran insists on a definitive end and presented its own counter-de Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-rejects-us-ceasefire-proposal-report/

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Trump ‘not worried’ that bombing Iran power plants could be war crime

US President Donald Trump brushed off concerns on Monday that hitting Iran's power facilities as he has threatened after a deadline expires this week would be a war crime. The post Trump ‘not worried’ that bombing Iran power plants could be war crime appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab