TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Contrary to unconfirmed media reports, the head of the Iranian negotiation team for upcoming talks with the US, mediated by Pakistan, has not yet been determined, a source said.
Tehran has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir for their initiative to end the war Iran has thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel.
Spain welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, criticises US role Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while criticising Washington for triggering the conflict. In a post on X, Sanchez wrote: "The Spanish government will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they turn up with a bucket. " He said any ceasefire offers relief but warned against overlooking the wider damage caused by the war.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): MJ Akbar, Former Union MoS for External Affairs said that Iran's nuclear program is the eye of the storm in the US-Iran war, and if the ceasefire was announced without taking it into consideration, it's a hoax. Akbar, while talking to ANI, said that the war was an exercise in political hysteria for purposes that are not fully comprehensible.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the temporary halt in hostilities would turn into a permanent peace arrangement, while also criticising the 'Vishwaguru' and India's foreign policy response to the developments.
Macron welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, urges Lebanon inclusion French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, but warned that the situation in Lebanon remains fragile. Speaking at the start of a defence meeting with advisers and cabinet members, Macron said the truce marks a positive step but stressed that regional tensions have not eased. He called for Lebanon to be included in any broader arrangement, highlighting the risks of continued instability along its borders.
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 8 (ANI): The leader of the Opposition in Israeli Parliament, Yair Lapid on Wednesday questioned Israeli PM Benjamim Netanyahu's position after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, saying that Israel was not even on the table when this was decided.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations vehemently rejected a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain, labeling it as a politically motivated attempt to unjustly attribute blame to Iran amidst the regional tensions caused by the US-Israeli military aggression.
'Worst strategic failure': Israeli political leaders criticise Iran ceasefire Israeli political leaders criticised the ceasefire with Iran, accusing the government of failing to achieve its objectives. Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, said Israel had suffered “one of the worst strategic failures,” adding that while the military achieved successes, the government failed to translate them into results. Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman warned that the truce gives Iran time to regroup.
Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, welcomed Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Washington DC, emphasising the visit as a key opportunity to review and deepen the comprehensive India-US partnership.
Israel opposition leader calls Iran ceasefire ‘political disaster’ Israel’s main opposition leader, Yair Lapid, said the ceasefire with Iran was a “political disaster,” criticising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict. Lapid said Israel “wasn’t even at the table when decisions were made concerning the core of our national security. ” He said the military had met its objectives and the public showed resilience, but accused Netanyahu of failing “politically” and “strategically,” adding the damage would take years to repair.
Video: US lawmakers call to remove Trump More than 70 lawmakers are calling for the removal of US President Donald Trump following his “civilisation will die” threat against Iran. Democratic lawmakers are urging for Trump's removal from office through the 25th Amendment, a process in which the vice president and the cabinet evaluate his fitness to continue performing his duties. “I think it’s very clear that Donald Trump is not fit to serve as president.
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a 'severe setback' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Representative Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing relief over the potential pause in hostilities while stressing the need for a long-term resolution to the conflict.
New posts 09:32 British PM Starmer Heads To Gulf Region British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is traveling to the Gulf region on April 8 to meet with regional leaders following the announcement of atemporary cease-firebetween the United States and Iran.
New posts 12:53 Kuwait, UAE Report Missile And Drone Attacks Hours after the United States announced a temporary cease-fire with Iran, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they were fending off Iranian missile and drone attacks. Separately, Iran announced that its oil facilities on Lavan Island were targeted in the morning of April 8.
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP Rathiji 'Salma' on Wednesday took a jibe at the Centre over Pakistan's role in the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In an X post, Rajithi wrote, 'The war has come to a halt due to Pakistan's intervention. Poor 'Vishwalguru'!
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday congratulated the world for two weeks ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, saying that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror in the entire world. Speaking to ANI, Naqvi congratulated everyone and said Iran has won. 'I congratulate everyone.
Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): Even as a tenous peace has been brokered between US and Iran, experts feel the real proof will be seen by action on the ground. Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer said that the Iranian regime that operates on the ideology ushered in 1979, cannot be trusted.
