US must choose 'between war and ceasefire', Iranian minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Israeli strikes on Lebanon are a 'grave violation' of the deal.
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Lebanese government bans non-state weapons in capital Beirut
Lebanese government bans non-state weapons in capital Beirut Lebanon's cabinet on Thursday instructed security forces to restrict weapons in Beirut exclusively to state institutions, a day after Israeli strikes across the country, including in the heart of the capital. "The army and security forces are requested to immediately begin reinforcing the full imposition of state authority over Beirut Governorate and to monopolise weapons in the hands of legitimate authorities alone," Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said at the end of a cabinet meeting. The Lebanese government banned Hezbollah's military activities at the beginning of March, shortly after the start of war with Israel, but the decision has not stopped the group from conducting military operations.
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"Israel will achieve its objectives by agreement or fighting": Netanyahu
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday thanked Israelis for their resilience and said that Iran is now weaker than ever. Netanyahu said that they still have objectives to complete. 'I want to thank you, our wonderful people.
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"Ceasefire is sensible for both parties to reassess situation," says Former Diplomat
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Former Diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni said on Thursday that it makes sense for the two warring nations to find a breathing period to reassess their situation. Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that Iran initially rejected the proposal that came through, but now they feel they can see what developments might come up, which is a positive sign.
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These Iranians supported the US-Israeli war. Now they realise their mistake
These Iranians supported the US-Israeli war. Now they realise their mistake Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:36 The destruction of infrastructure and failure to shift the establishment has shocked Iranians hoping for lasting change An Iranian flag amid the rubble of a building at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, which was damaged in a strike, on 7 April 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters) Off The cessation of US - Israeli strikes has brought relief to people in Iran . For those among them who began the conflict supportive of the assault, it also came with a kind of realisation.
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US military to remain deployed around Iran until "real agreement" is complied with: Trump
Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the US military deployments will remain in place around Iran until the 'real agreement' reached is fully complied with. 'All U. S.
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Iranian press review: Principlists call for the continuation of war
Iranian press review: Principlists call for the continuation of war Submitted by Heba Nasser on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:04 Meanwhile, rescuers recall harrowing scenes after US-Israel strikes, the US blocks entry of pro-war Iranians from Canada, and activists call for the revocation of Shirin Ebadi’s Nobel prize Iranians mark 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, in Tehran, 9 April 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters) Off Principlists oppose ceasefire Despite 40 days of US - Israeli attacks on Iran ’s industries, infrastructure, schools, universities and hospitals, principlist groups in the country have opposed a two-week ceasefire and have been calling for the fighting to continue. On Tuesday, Tehran and Washington agreed to halt military attacks for two weeks and begin a new round of talks. Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan daily and a prominent conservative figure, criticised the decision, calling it against Iran’s national interests.
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Iran issues map to help ships avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran issues map to help ships avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a map outlining revised routes through the Strait of Hormuz to help vessels steer clear of naval mines, local media said. The IRGC navy advised ships to coordinate with it to pass safely with the zone marked on the map, described as an “area of danger”. Tankers that once travelled near Oman on the southern side of the Strait are now being advised to use a more northerly passage, closer to Iran’s coastline.
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What Will End the War?
We look at the state of the cease-fire.
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The Gulf has a new boss. Here are three scenarios after the pause
Extended truce, renewed war, or endless strikes each reshapes the region in Irans favor The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight," suddenly gave way to de-escalation.
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More than 3,000 Iranians killed during war, medical body says
More than 3,000 Iranians killed during war, medical body says More than 3,000 people were killed throughout Iran during the war that began on 28 February, Iran's forensic chief told state media on Thursday, adding that 40 percent of the dead needed forensic work to be identified and returned to families.
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Israeli military kills young man and child in Gaza
Israeli military kills young man and child in Gaza Israeli military shot and killed a young man and a child in Gaza on Thursday, Wafa news agency reported. The agency said the young man, whose identity is still unknown, was killed in Khan Younis, and that the child, Ritaj Abdul Raouf Rihan, was killed by a gunshot wound while attending classes inside a school tent belonging to the Abu Ubaida bin al-Jarrah School in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.
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NATO Chief Says Some European Allies Were Tested, Failed in War against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday he believes that some NATO countries were tested and failed amid Washington’s criticism over European allies not getting involved in the US and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Australian spy plane operators in Middle East not sharing intel with US for offensive operations, defence boss says
Information on drones and other threats being shared but defence chief confirms crew taking ‘active steps’ to only contribute to defensive actions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian personnel operating a state-of-the-art surveillance plane are filtering information gleaned from the Middle East war to ensure intelligence is not shared with the United States for offensive purposes, the defence force chief says. As the federal government extended the deployment of the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft on Thursday, the chief of Defence, Admiral David Johnston, said the crew were taking active steps to only contribute to defensive operations. Continue reading...
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Saudi, Iranian FMs hold first call since start of war
Saudi, Iranian FMs hold first call since start of war Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi foreign ministry said Thursday, in the first official contact between the countries since Tehran launched strikes against its Gulf neighbours in retaliation for Israeli-American attacks. "The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and ways to slow the pace of tensions so as to help restore security and stability in the region," the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement, which was issued the day after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
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Israeli military says it killed nephew of Hezbollah chief in Beirut
Israeli military says it killed nephew of Hezbollah chief in Beirut Israel's military said Thursday it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, the nephew and close adviser of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, in Beirut a day earlier. A military statement identified the nephew as Ali Yusuf Harshi, claiming that he was also "a close associate and personal adviser" to Qassem and "played a central role in managing and securing his office".
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Israeli Forces Abduct 14-Year-Old Palestinian, Injure Five in West Bank Raids
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli occupation forces abducted a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and injured five others in a series of violent raids across the northern West Bank late Wednesday, according to Palestinian official media.
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UN Chief Condemns Israeli Aggression in Lebanon as Threat to Regional Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres unequivocally condemned Israel’s deadly strikes on Lebanon, warning of a rising civilian toll and risks to regional ceasefire efforts.
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Islamofascism: The word that launders war crimes, from Iran to Palestine
Islamofascism: The word that launders war crimes, from Iran to Palestine Submitted by Faisal Hanif on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:24 A term forged in the fever swamps of post-9/11 neoconservatism is being picked up again now to justify the latest western onslaught in the Middle East Smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on 5 March 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On The carefully collapsed term “Islamofascism” is having its moment. Its use across the western mainstream media and blogosphere - including UK , US , Canada , Australia , New Zealand, Israel and Europe - increased in frequency by 33 percent in 2025 over the previous year, according to my own tracking. It is appearing in the Jerusalem Post , in neoconservative journals , and in western tabloids keen to frame the illegal war on Iran as a necessary and noble conquest.
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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
