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.
Canberra [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the United States' decision to suspend its strike campaign against Iran for a two-week period, describing the move as a step in the right direction amid rising global tensions. In an interview to Sky News, Albanese said, 'This is positive news. We have been calling for a de-escalation for sometime.
Trump says Iran uranium will be ‘taken care of' US President Donald Trump said Iran’s enriched uranium will be “perfectly taken care of” under the two-week ceasefire deal, telling AFP he would not have agreed otherwise. “That will be perfectly taken care of, or I wouldn’t have settled,” Trump said in a telephone interview. He described the outcome as a “total and complete victory.
Markets reacted positively after the United States and Iran reached a last-minute cease-fire agreement.
Fars details Iran’s 10-point plan for US talks Iran’s Fars news agency has reported additional details of Tehran’s proposed 10-point plan set to form the basis of talks with the United States in Islamabad. Citing an informed source, the report said the proposals include a commitment by Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, alongside provisions aimed at ending attacks on Iran and allied groups. The plan also includes possible withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, limited ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian rules, lifting of all sanctions and acceptance of Iran’s right to enrich nuclear material.
Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): After the US and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire and held out hopes for lasting peace, Pakistan took much of the credit for playing mediator between the two countries. However, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer feels that Pakistan is deeply indebted to China.
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday condemned US President Donald Trump's 'end of a whole civilisation' remark on Iran, saying that the world is watching the hatred being spread from the West.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the agreement of a two-week 'double-sided' ceasefire between the US and Iran, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas, on Wednesday congratulated Iran on its 'victory.
Jerusalem [Israel], April 8 (ANI): Israel has backed the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran as the two nations look to work out a lasting peace formula.
Associated Press reports discrepancy in Iranian ceasefire texts on enrichment The Associated Press reported a discrepancy between the Persian and English versions of Iran’s ceasefire proposal, noting that the Persian text includes the phrase “acceptance of enrichment” while the English version omits it. It was not immediately clear why the wording differed or whether it reflected a substantive change in Iran’s position. ' The issue could carry significance as negotiations focus on key nuclear and security provisions.
Tehran [Iran], April 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has suspended the 'bombing and attack' campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable. Iran has put forward a comprehensive 10-point framework that it says forms the basis of a complete resolution.
Washington DC [US], April 8 (ANI): Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, Jonathan Schanzer has called into question the credibility of Pakistan being part of the ceasefire deal between the United States US and Iran, cal
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 8 (ANI): A social media post by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has triggered widespread debate after an apparent 'draft' message was mistakenly published on X and later edited. The incident quickly drew attention online, with users scrutinising the edit history and questioning the circumstances behind the initial post.
The Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shipping Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has welcomed a two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran that is set to temporarily reopen the strait of Hormuz, as he issued a rare criticism of Donald Trump for threatening a “whole civilization will die”. The prime minister said news of the conditional ceasefire was “very positive” and was hopeful it would lead to the permanent end to a conflict that has sent global fuel prices soaring. Continue reading...
Iran claims ‘historic victory,’ says US accepted terms ahead of talks Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 02:42 Tehran says negotiations will proceed in Islamabad, but warns war is not over A municipal worker gestures near a large political banner at Valiasr Square in Tehran on 6 April 2026. ATTA KENARE / AFP Off Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday said the country has achieved a “historic” victory in the war and forced the United States to accept the framework of a 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations, according to a statement. The council said the proposal includes guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, withdrawal of US forces from the region and reparations.
