Pakistan PM Sharif says 'full effort' still on to resolve conflict Full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, a day after talks between the two sides held in Islamabad ended without agreement.
Netanyahu says US Vice President briefed him on Iran talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he received a call from JD Vance following the collapse of weekend talks with Iran. Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu said Vance contacted him after departing Islamabad, where negotiations had taken place, to provide an update on the discussions.
Trump says US spending on Nato under ‘serious examination’ US President Donald Trump said American spending on Nato will be “under very serious examination”, criticising the alliance for what he described as a lack of support during the war involving Iran. “They weren’t there for us,” Trump told reporters, questioning the value of US membership. “You know, we spent trillions of dollars on Nato to help them guard really against Russia, when you think of it, we’re guarding against Russia.
US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’ US Senator Mark Kelly criticised President Donald Trump for his remarks about Pope Leo XIV, calling them “abhorrent” in a post on X. “As a Catholic, I find it abhorrent that the President of the United States would publicly attack the Successor of St. Peter,” Kelly wrote.
Tucker Carlson slams UK's Palestine Action ban, calls Keir Starmer 'enslaved' Prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson has condemned the British government's ban on the direct action group Palestine Action in an interview with the BBC. Speaking on Sunday morning, BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire asked Carlson, a former Fox News host who has been a staunch critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran , whether British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the right decision. "I don't think Keir Starmer makes any calls about anything," Carlson replied.
'Leo should get his act together': Trump attacks Pope over Iran comments US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff called for an end to the war with Iran and warned against what he described as a “delusion of omnipotence” driving the conflict. In a social media post, Trump called the pope “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” saying, “Leo should get his act together. ” He added that he did not want a pope who “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to talks US President Donald Trump said he is unconcerned about whether Iran returns to negotiations, telling reporters, “I don’t care … if they don’t come back, I’m fine,” as tensions persist following the collapse of talks. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is “holding well” and confirmed a blockade of Iranian ports would take effect at 10 a. m.
US Senator says Trump’s Iran policy fuelling inflation US Democratic Senator Patty Murray criticised President Donald Trump’s policies on Iran, saying they are contributing to rising inflation in the United States. In a post on X, Murray said “Trump starting a costly foreign war that no one asked for” was a major factor behind “surging” inflation. She added that Trump had promised to lower prices but was “actively doing the opposite.
WSJ: Trump open to diplomacy despite Hormuz blockade move US President Donald Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution with Iran despite ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing White House sources. The blockade, aimed at pressuring Iran economically and restoring shipping through the strategic waterway, marks a sharp escalation after negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce a deal. Officials said Washington continues to pursue its core demands, including limits on Iran’s nuclear program, while keeping the door open for renewed diplomacy.
Iran says talks were ‘two steps away’ from a deal before US ‘intransigence’ Iran says negotiations with the United States in Islamabad came close to a breakthrough before ultimately failing, with Tehran blaming Washington for the breakdown. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the sides were nearing agreement to end the regional conflict, but talks collapsed amid what he described as shifting US demands. "While we were only two steps away from the 'Islamabad memorandum of understanding', we were confronted with intransigence, fluctuating demands and a blockade," he said on X.
Iran president urges US to abandon 'totalitarianism' negotiating position Iran’s president has weighed in on efforts to reach a lasting settlement with the United States, calling on Washington to change its approach. In a post on X, he said a deal remains possible if the US shifts course. “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found”.
Netanyahu appoints army general as new Mossad chief Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally appointed Major General Roman Gofman as the next head of the Mossad, the country’s foreign intelligence agency. The appointment was approved on Sunday, with Gofman set to take over on June 2, 2026, when current director David Barnea completes his five-year term. Gofman, an army officer without a background in intelligence, built his career in Israel’s armoured corps after immigrating from Belarus as a teenager.
Iran says goodwill steps advanced US talks, dismisses Trump threats Iran’s senior negotiator says Tehran’s goodwill gestures helped push forward negotiations with the United States, according to remarks carried by state media. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday that recent initiatives by Iran created momentum in the talks, signalling progress despite ongoing tensions. He also dismissed fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump, saying they would not influence Iran’s position.
UK rules out role in Hormuz blockade, backs navigation coalition The United Kingdom will not take part in any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times citing informed sources. Quoting a British government spokesperson, the report said London opposes imposing fees on vessels transiting the vital waterway. “We are working with France and other partners to form a coalition to protect freedom of navigation.
Israel’s Ben Gvir says he feels like the 'owner' of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 04/12/2026 - 14:43 The far-right minister raided the holy site days after it was reopened to Palestinians following weeks of closure Muslim worshippers take part in Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, 10 April 2026 (Reuters/Ammar Awad) Off Israel ’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Sunday that he feels like the “owner” of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City and that he was seeking greater access for Jewish worshippers. Ben Gvir made the controversial comments during a raid of Al-Aqsa, one of Islam’s holiest sites, just days after Israel reopened the complex to Palestinian worshippers following more than a month-long closure. "Today, I feel like the owner here," the far-right minister said in a video filmed at the site and distributed by his office.
Trump says points agreed to in talks 'don't matter' due to Iran's 'nuclear ambitions' Donald Trump has released another post on his Truth Social platform saying Iran is "UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS". The US president said: "In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people". He added: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!
Putin says ready to help mediate peace efforts Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call that he is ready to help mediate efforts to achieve piece. The Kremlin said that Putin "emphasised his readiness to further facilitate the search for a political and diplomatic settlement to the conflict, and to mediate efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East".
Tucker Carlson slams UK's Palestine Action ban, calls Keir Starmer 'enslaved' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sun, 04/12/2026 - 12:09 Over 500 people were arrested on Saturday for holding placards supporting the direct action group Tucker Carlson speaks during a Turning Point Action campaign rally for Donald Trump at the Gas South Arena on October 23, 2024 in Duluth, Georgia. (AFP) Off Prominent American journalist Tucker Carlson has condemned the British government's ban on direct action group Palestine Action in an interview with the BBC. On Sunday morning, BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire asked Carlson, a former Fox News host who has been a staunch critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran , whether British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the right decision on the war.
Ben Gvir visits Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, says 'I feel like the owner' Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied Jerusalem. In a video posted by his office, he was seen at the site saying: "Today, I feel like the owner here. "There is still more to do, more to improve.
Ghalibaf says US 'failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation' Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who was one of the negotiators, said on X that "we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side". He added: "The opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations.
