Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of overwhelming force.
· Middleeasteye
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials have stressed that their country is united, rejecting United States President Donald Trump’s claims of a rift in the leadership in Tehran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran daily briefing: Israel, Lebanon peace talks, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Matthew Doran
UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment
British law enforcement made a series of sweeping arrests of arsonists and conspirators in the spate of attacks against UK Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites this week, and while the arrests and preemptive actions are welcome, these efforts are only treatments for the symptoms rather than the underlying di…
· MICHAEL STARR
Iran war exposes Japan's dependence on medial supply imports
TOKYO -- The war in the Middle East is raising concern over Japan's supply of plastic products for medical care and drawing renewed attention to how heavily the country relies on imports for such essential items as dialysis tubes.The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has cut sharply into Japanese imports of crude oil…
· Staff Writer
Iran war exposes Japan's dependence on medical supply imports
Japan relies more 99% of its medical gloves on imports. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Can Iran charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz? | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
· Adla Massoud
US seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran in Indian ocean - DailyNews
The U.S. military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.
· Agence France-Presse
'Shoot and kill': Trump's death orders issued
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Friday, April 24.
A pivotal summit - DailyNews
United States (US) President Donald Trump, despite his constant “drill, baby, drill” mantra and steadfast support for “Big Oil”, may have unwittingly become the biggest champion of Renewable Energy thanks to the Iran War, which has strangled the world’s fuel supply. Indeed, conservative estimates suggest that it wil…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SL reinforces TFS in defence against terrorism financing - DailyNews
Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term
The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy.
· Ruth Igielnik
Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
"Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran," Defense Minister Israel Katz said at the end of a situational assessment on Thursday, with the military awaiting the green light from the United States to "complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty."
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump may talk of regime infighting, but Iran seems united by strategy born of war
Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures
· Patrickwintour
Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up his 11-day trip to Africa
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.
· AfricaNews
The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 World Cup? | The National
The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa's World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.
· Cody Combs
The Trump factor: Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the 2026 Fifa World Cup? | The National
The US will be one of the hosts of this year's Fifa World Cup, but there are serious concerns that the policies of President Donald Trump will overshadow the biggest global sporting event.
· Cody Combs
Italia descarta reemplazar a Irán en el Mundial tras sugerencia de allegado a Trump
Jugadores de Italia reaccionan tras perder ante Bosnia-Herzegovina en la final del repechaje europeo para el Mundial en Zenica, Bosnia, el martes 31 de marzo de 2026. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse vía AP)
· Andrew Dampf
Air defences activated in Tehran as ‘hostile targets’ reported
Air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday, with Iranian media reporting attempts to intercept what were described as “hostile targets”.
· Middleeasteye
Starting from the end: Resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict is key to regional peace - opinion
The war that began on October 7, 2023, may be officially over. But the conflicts that underlie it have not been addressed. That is why Hamas still controls more than two million Palestinians in Gaza. That is why Hamas remains armed. That is why Hezbollah has not been dismantled. That is why Iran remains the principa…
· GERSHON BASKIN
Brent oil tops $104 per barrel on unconfirmed report Iran's top negotiator resigned
Brent oil prices jumped more than 3% after Israeli broadcaster N12 reported that Iran's top negotiator with the United States has resigned.
· Spencer Kimball, Jason Gewirtz
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
Despite media reports earlier this week claiming that Iran had successfully bypassed the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime expert told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that the US naval action has been largely successful at limiting Iran’s oil transfer capabilities.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Surrounded By 24/7 Medical Team In Hideout As Generals Run Iran: NYT
The NY Times in a new deep dive of what governing structures now look like inside Iran says what's already long been obvious to many in the wake of longtime Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death: "When Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran as the supreme leader, he exerted absolute power over all decisions about war, peace and…
· Tyler Durden
Rocían con líquido rojo en Berlín a Reza Pahlavi, el príncipe heredero iraní exiliado
El iraní Reza Pahlavi, hijo exiliado del sha Reza Pahlavi, protegido por fuerzas de seguridad tras ser atacado con un líquido rojo después de una conferencia de prensa en Berlín, Alemania, el jueves 23 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Markus Schreiber)
· Markus Schreiber
Extended naval blockade is an admission US military escalation poses even greater risk
Battle of the blockades may still have more time to run as both the US and Iran try to assert control over the strait of Hormuz
· Dan Sabbagh
Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
· Julianborger
Emirates airline boss Tim Clark guarantees strong rebound from Iran war | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
· Alvin R Cabral
Emirates airline boss Tim Clark expects strong rebound from Iran war | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
· Alvin R Cabral
Israel seeks ‘green light’ from US to kill remaining Khamenei family members
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has openly signalled plans to target Iran’s leadership, saying Israel is waiting for US approval to strike members of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s family, including his son, the current supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
· Middleeasteye
Trump orders US to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Giving Italy second chance at FIFA World Cup ‘is not right’, sports minister says
Italy should not get a FIFA World Cup do-over, according to its own sports minister, Andrea Abodi.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
· Andrew Dampf
‘The Iranians are going crazy’ over Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — as they still refuse to meet
Iran’s regime is “going crazy” over President Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an insider, as the leadership still refuses to come to the negotiating table.
· Anthony Blair
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
The Iran war will push more than 30 million people back into poverty, with the knock-on effects of the conflict likely to increase food insecurity in the coming months, the United Nations has warned.
· Adam Hancock
Thailand's Siam Cement to freeze Vietnam petrochemical plant over Iran war
Siam Cement Group expects to lose over $7 million a month by halting a Vietnam ethylene plant. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Ajman waives tourism-related fees as part of support programme | The National
Ajman authorities have waived a number of tourism-related fees as part of a new programme launched to support its burgeoning tourism industry, amid uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict.
· Alvin R Cabral
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s face is so disfigured he’ll need plastic surgery
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t filmed an audio or video message since assuming power because his face and lips were badly burned in airstrikes on Feb, 28, according to a report — as President Trump says peace talks are inhibited by a lack of clear leadership in Tehran.
· Steven Nelson
Israeli-US war on Iran drives costs up, forcing aid cuts worldwide
The Israeli-US war on Iran is driving up global costs and undermining humanitarian operations, forcing aid groups to scale back support even as needs surge.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest
Two IDF soldiers were indicted on charges of spying for Iran in exchange for financial compensation, the military, police, and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced on Thursday.
· TZVI JASPER
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements
· Jennifer Rankin
Israel charges two air force soldiers over alleged Iran espionage
Israel has charged two air force personnel with allegedly working for Iranian intelligence, according to a joint statement from the Israeli military, Shin Bet and police.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
Order targets small craft as tensions persist; Pentagon warns clearing advanced mines could take months, raising energy concerns
· Mark Magnier
When refusal becomes a strategy - opinion
Iran’s decision to skip the latest round of peace talks in Pakistan – despite public statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting that negotiations were set to resume – should not be interpreted as a diplomatic breakdown. It is better understood as a calculated move within a familiar strategic pattern: the use…
· ERFAN FARD
Newsroom Edition: We are in a ‘fossil-fuel crisis’. Is Labor meeting the moment? - podcast
It has been almost two months since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, unleashing violence across the region and chaos in the global economy. But one of the strange and definitely unintended consequences of this war has been a renewed focus on green energy. Josephine Tovey sits down with Gabrielle Jackson and…
Why Iran war is the surest sign that the US is in decline
In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn
· Alyssa Chen
Why Iran war is the surest sign that the US is in decline
In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn
· Alyssa Chen
Zelenskyy: US weapons still reaching Ukraine; Prince Harry visits Kyiv
KYIV — US weapons deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war, and Ukrainian long-range strikes continue to hammer Russian oil production and manufacturing plants, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday.
· Associated Press
EU Hits Russia With 20th Sanctions Package
The European Union on Thursday approved new sanctions against Russia and unlocked a loan of 90 billion euros ($105.3 billion) to Ukraine after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their vetoes following the resumption of Russian oil flows.
· The Moscow Times
Kuwait releases journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after acquittal
Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been released from prison after being acquitted of all charges related to sharing images on social media of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye