TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran dismissed threats from the US president, saying Donald Trump's rude, brazen rhetoric and baseless threats will not be able to compensate for America's humiliation in the West Asian region.
The president’s deference to authoritarian leaders has profoundly corrupted American foreign policy.
Has US war on Iran killed the 'Gulf moment'? In 2018, Emirati academic Abdulkhaleq Abdulla published a book titled The Gulf Moment , arguing that states such as the UAE , Qatar and Saudi Arabia had eclipsed countries such as Egypt and Iraq - the historical core of the region - and were now projecting political, economic and cultural power on the world stage. Central to this transformation, he argued, was the deep integration of Gulf states within the global economy.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Quelling concerns following Iran’s missile attacks on US bases in Qatar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to nurturing amicable ties with regional neighbors, attributing the tensions to external military aggression.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit the United States of America from April 8-10. During his visit, discussions will take place to review the full spectrum of India-US ties and also regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered his condolences on the martyrdom of head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, who was martyred in an attack by the US-Israeli enemies on April 6.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN ambassador condemned the United States for arming terrorist groups in Iran, calling for a strong response from the UN Security Council in light of recent admissions by the US president regarding military support for Kurdish opposition groups.
Iran envoy says Pakistan mediation nearing ‘critical’ stage Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said Islamabad’s diplomatic push to halt the US-Israeli war on Iran is entering a decisive phase. In a post on X on Tuesday, Reza Amiri Moghadam described Pakistan’s efforts as “positive and productive”, adding that talks are now approaching a “critical, sensitive” stage.
President Trump's Tuesday evening deadline for a deal approached after he rejected a cease-fire proposal as “not good enough.
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra and the American counterpart Sergio Gor discussed efforts to enhance bilateral ties between New Delhi and Washington. Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on X, Ambassador Kwatra said, 'Good to catch up with my friend, Amb Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia, during his visit to Washington DC.
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): With the clock ticking for Iran as Trump's final deal looms, Axios reported on Monday (local time), citing a senior administration official, that the US President might hold off on Iran if he sees a deal coming through. 'If the president sees a deal is coming together, he'll probably hold off.
Draft resolution on Hormuz revised ahead of vote The UN Security Council has scheduled a vote for Tuesday on a draft resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after its wording was changed for the second time due to opposition from Russia and China. Al Jazeera Arabic reported that the original draft resolution, submitted by Bahrain, would have given states a mandate to use "all necessary means", a phrase used by the United Nations that can include military action, to ensure passage through this vital waterway and deter any attempts to close it. But the sixth version of the text, which will be voted on, "strongly encourages" countries that use the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate their defence efforts to contribute to ensuring safe navigation in the strait.
London [UK], April 7 (ANI): Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is receiving medical treatment in Qom city of Iran, The Times UK reported on Tuesday, citing an intelligence assessment. As per The Times UK, the diplomatic memo is understood to be based on US, Israel intelligence shared with Gulf allies, which suggests that Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a 'severe' medical condition.
Tucker Carlson to Trump: ‘No president should mock Islam' Political commentator and journalist Tucker Carlson criticised US President Donald Trump for mocking Islam in his latest social media post, saying that it is an “intentional desecration of beauty and truth, which is the definition of evil”. On Sunday, Trump unleashed a volley of abuse towards Iran on his social media platform, threatening the destruction of its energy and transport infrastructure. He signed off the post with “Praise be to Allah”.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying she was shedding 'crocodile tears' for people of Keralam living in the Gulf region amid the West Asia conflict. Speaking to ANI, NV Subhash called Priyanka Gandhi's speech in Keralam an attempt to garner votes in the 2026 Keralam Assembly election.
IRNA: Iran submits response to US proposal via Pakistan Iran has formulated its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war and delivered it through Pakistan, state news agency IRNA reported. The move comes as mediation efforts continue between Tehran and Washington through regional intermediaries. According to Iranian media reports, Tehran’s response rejects a temporary ceasefire and instead calls for a permanent end to the war along with broader conditions, including sanctions relief and security guarantees.
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said US authorities are actively searching for a suspected 'leaker' who disclosed sensitive information about a second stranded American airman in Iran, warning of legal action against the media outlet involved. Speaking at the White House briefing, Trump said the leak had complicated an ongoing rescue effort.
Tehran [Iran], April 7 (ANI): Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday paid tribute to slain senior Iranian commander Sayyid Majid Khademi, hailing his decades-long contribution to the country's security and intelligence framework, and describing his death as an act of martyrdom.
WSJ: No deal likely before Trump deadline expires The gap between Washington and Tehran cannot be bridged before President Donald Trump’s deadline expires, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting US officials. The report said Trump has grown less optimistic in private about reaching an agreement, though negotiations could still alter the situation. Trump may order strikes as early as Tuesday evening, the report said, while Republicans are concerned about rising gasoline prices and the political impact ahead of midterm elections.
Isfahan [Iran], April 7 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump threatened Iran's energy infrastructure, Assistant Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Setareh Sadeqi, said such threats are seen as an 'extension of the previous deadlines' and reiterated that Iran is not going to negotiate with the United States.
