The US president has vowed to destroy all of the Islamic Republics oil wells, power plants, and key export hub on Kharg Island The US has been in "serious" discussions with a "new and more reasonable" Iranian government, President Donald Trump has claimed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also threatened to obliterate Iran's critical energy infrastructure if no deal is "shortly reached.
President Trump suggested that Iran’s current leaders were “much more reasonable” as he sought to show progress in his war aims. Despite a month of U. S.
Iranian lawmakers review possibility of leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Iran's parliament is reviewing a possible exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday, while insisting Tehran has not and will not seek nuclear weapons. Iranian lawmakers had earlier raised the possibility of leaving the NPT, which recognises the right to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy as long as nuclear weapons are not pursued, after the 12-day-war last June when Israel and the US struck Iranian nuclear facilities. "What is the benefit of joining a treaty in which bullying parties at the international level not only do not allow us to benefit from its rights but also attack our nuclear facilities?
Iran said on Monday its ambassador to Lebanon would remain in Beirut despite a Lebanese order to leave, turning a diplomatic reprimand into a broader test of how far the Lebanese state can push back when its decisions collide with the interests of Tehran and Hezbollah.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message of condolence on the martyrdom of IRGC Navy chief, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, describing him as a brave and devoted commander whose death represents a great honor for Iran and its Armed Forces.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 30 (ANI): As West Asia continues to boil, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday came out in support of Iran, asserting that America and Israel will suffer defeat at the hands of Iran. Speaking to reporters, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said, 'Iran is fighting for martyrdom.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman called on neighboring states to observe principles of good neighborliness, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive operations are lawful, and warning that misuse of regional territory by foreign aggressors could have destabilizing consequences.
Trump has ordered pay be restored to TSA employees but it is unclear where money will come from and whether he has such legal powers President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a US oil blockade. “We have a tanker out there. We don’t mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … they have to survive,” Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington.
Jihad Nasr spent decades at the center of Islamic Republic projects spanning water, housing and energy, as well as nuclear-linked construction and overseas ventures, as a state-backed network built under reformist-era politics dug deep into Iran’s infrastructure economy.
Liamine Zeroual: The Algerian president who followed the straight and narrow Submitted by Adlene Meddi on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:27 His resignation paved the way for years of rule by Abdelaziz Bouteflika In later life, Liamine Zeroual rejected any political overtures to return to political life (screengrab) On Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual, who died on Saturday at the age of 84, will always be held in high esteem by Algerians, although many will never entirely forgive him. Despite his retreat from political life in 1998, when he resigned as president, the departure of the unassuming former general from a modest background paved the way for Abdelaziz Bouteflika , his power-hungry successor, who himself would only step down in 2019 only amid waves of popular protest. Ironically, Zeroual rejected offers from “deep state” power brokers, including figures from Algeria’s defunct secret services, to lead a transitional government after the 22 February protest movement prompted his successor’s resignation.
Iran says US demands for talks are 'excessive' Iran received messages via intermediaries indicating the United States' willingness to negotiate, but deemed US proposals to be "unrealistic, illogical and excessive", foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. Baghaei's press conference took place a day after the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad to hold initial discussions primarily focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. "Our position is clear.
The United States and Iran have struggled to find a way to begin negotiations over peace terms, with each insisting it had the upper hand in the war.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that Tehran has had no direct negotiations with the United States and rejected claims that the Islamic Republic has agreed to Washington’s proposals, describing any such assertions as baseless.
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday criticised Pakistan's role as a mediator in the West Asia conflict, calling it a 'black day' for Indian foreign policy. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari slammed the Modi government, saying Pakistan, known for harbouring terror, is being considered a mediator by US President Donald Trump.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 30 (ANI): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Monday sharply criticised Lebanon, claiming it is effectively under Iranian control and failing to act against the influence of Hezbollah. In a post on X, Sa'ar alleged that Beirut had not enforced its own decision to expel Iran's ambassador Mohammad Reza Shiba, despite a deadline passing on March 29. <a href="https://x.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 30 (ANI): PDP leader Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Monday welcomed Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying there should not be any criticism about it and every country should play a role to de-escalate the crisis. 'It is a welcome step. Some countries have taken an initiative to de-escalate the crisis.
BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to the eternal task of pushing a boulder uphill, only to watch it roll back down again and again. This myth serves as a fitting metaphor for Washington's frustrated ambition in the Middle East: repeated interventionist adventures that have consistently failed to shape the region according to its design. Clearly, the ongoing U.
Saudi, Turkey, Egypt urge dialogue after Pakistan-hosted talks Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt concluded high-level talks in Pakistan, calling for diplomacy and an immediate end to hostilities in the Gulf crisis. In a joint readout, the four countries emphasised dialogue, Muslim unity and support for structured negotiations between the United States and Iran. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said he briefed his counterparts on the prospects of potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with the visiting ministers expressing “full support” for the initiative.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pointed to growing domestic unrest in the United States, urging greater awareness of public anger toward perceived pro-Israel policies under US President Donald Trump.
Washington DC [US], March 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has claimed that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, facilitated by Pakistani intermediaries, are making 'positive progress', as reported by the Financial Times.
