Washington could wind down its operation and would prefer to do so through a big successful negotiation, the vice president has said The US has achieved its objectives in Iran, Vice President J. D. Vance has claimed, adding Washington could begin winding down its military operation against the Islamic Republic.
Italy suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:30 Giorgia Meloni announces suspension of automatic renewal of agreement, which includes military training and research, 'in light of the current situation' Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks in Italy's parliament in Rome on 9 April 2026 (Andreas Solaro/AFP) Off Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of a defence cooperational agreement with Israel , Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. Meloni announced the decision while speaking to reporters during a visit to a wine fair in Verona. "In light of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel," the premier said, as quoted by Italian news agencies.
Smotrich refers to Nazis as he brands Germany 'hypocrites' over Israeli settler criticism Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:26 Far-right Israeli minister responds to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's 'concern' over 'de facto annexation' in the West Bank Bezalel Smotrich holds a map of an area near the settlement of Maale Adumim, a land corridor known as E1, outside Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, on 14 August 2025 (Menahem Kahana / AFP) Off Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has invoked the history of the Nazi Holocaust as he branded Germany "hypocrites" after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was "deeply concerned" about settler attacks in the occupied West Bank . Writing before Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, Smotrich said the German chancellor "should bow his head and apologise a thousand times on behalf of Germany" for the death of six million Jews in the Holocaust rather than "preach morality" to Israel. "We will not accept instructions from hypocritical leaders in Europe, a continent that is once again losing its conscience and its ability to distinguish between good and evil," Smotrich posted on X.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US war against Iran, along with the recent US-Iranian talks in Islamabad, has vividly illustrated that Washington has yet to grasp that the language of force is ineffective with Tehran, according to Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Alexey Dedov.
Iran says a 'lack of goodwill' from the US blocked deal Iran’s president has told France that Washington’s approach derailed efforts to reach an agreement during talks in Islamabad last week. Masoud Pezeshkian said “lack of goodwill” and “maximalist positions” from the United States prevented a deal, according to IRNA. He warned that continued pressure and military action would deepen instability.
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel Italy has suspended its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, pausing a deal covering military equipment and joint research. Giorgia Meloni announced the move on Tuesday, saying the government will not proceed with the agreement’s automatic renewal under current conditions. “The government, considering the situation we are experiencing, has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel,” Meloni said during a press briefing.
UK’s finance minister criticises Washington as Hormuz disruption fuels economic worries The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has criticised Washington over its handling of the war with Iran, warning the lack of clear objectives is worsening the fallout. Reeves said she is "very frustrated and angry" at what she described as the United States’ failure to set out an exit strategy. "This is a war that we did not start.
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on one issue: What will happen with NATO after a few tough weeks.
Tehran [Iran], April 14 (ANI): Iran has called for compensation from five Arab countries, accusing them of enabling 'US-Israeli aggression' by allowing their territories to be used for attacks against the country, the Iranian state media, Press TV, reported.
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 14 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Sa'ar said that Iran's harm to freedom of navigation through economic terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz requires action that will ensure the freedom of navigation for all countries, including India.
Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the tension between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV as Catholics expressed dismay about Mr. Trump’s attacks.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has won widespread acclaim from social media users around the world for publicly condemning US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
Investors saw a possible path to peace, with the United States and Iran trading proposals for Iran to suspend nuclear activity.
The political scientists Shibley Telhami and Marc Lynch discuss Israel’s continued expansion into the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon.
Canberra [Australia], April 14 (ANI): Australia has reiterated its support for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Minister Richard Marles stating that Canberra is 'deeply invested' in keeping the crucial waterway open.
US and Iran keep talking as Trump's blockade takes effect US President Donald Trump said Iran “badly” wants to make a deal with his administration as his blockade against the Islamic Republic took effect on Monday and a fragile ceasefire held. "I can tell you that we've been called by the other side. They'd like to make a deal.
(260414) -- IRAN, April 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Deputy Interior Minister for Political Affairs Ali Zeinivand attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 13, 2026. Zeinivand said on Monday the country has no serious concern regarding security along its land and sea borders.
Tehran [Iran], April 14 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday held a phone call with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi to discuss the latest developments regarding the ongoing 'ceasefire and negotiations' between Iran and the US, according to the Iranian media outlet, Mehr news agency. According to Mehr, Araghchi underscored Tehran's position on regional stability.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 14 (ANI): Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, lauded India for its support. Ilahi, held a conversation with ANI on the sidelines of Yad-E-Shohada Programme organised at Imambara Jawahar Ali Khan with the participation from the Shia Community. He said, 'I'm very thankful to all my dear brothers and sisters in India.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 14 (ANI): Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, said that Iran has always been doubtful about the US' intention towards negotiation. Ilahi, held a conversation with ANI on the sidelines of the Yad-E-Shohada Programme organised at Imambara Jawahar Ali Khan with the participation from the Shia Community.
