Price of groceries to increase within weeks due to war in Iran
Australian food prices are set to increase as the Middle East war continues. (Supplied: Freepik / licence)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran daily briefing: Why JD Vance might have no-one to talk to, plus Israel's new 'yellow line'
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· Matthew Doran
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UK police exploring Iran ties to string of arson attacks targeting Jews in London
LONDON — British police said they are investigating possible Iran links to a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in London, which the UK chief rabbi said showed a sustained campaign of violence against the Jewish community was gathering momentum.
· Reuters
Tehran compels Israeli military pause in Lebanon
Even as the global economy shakes, the world community watches a rare geopolitical event: the mighty sole superpower, the United States of America, is compelled by war-battered ‘heathen’ Iran to comply with Tehran’s pre-condition for talks! Imperial Washington has had to get its client colony Israel to halt its mili…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Detienen a una mujer en el aeropuerto de Los Ángeles por cargos de tráfico de armas iraníes
LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Una mujer de 44 años y originaria de Los Ángeles fue detenida la noche del sábado en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Ángeles bajo sospecha de ayudar a Irán a traficar armas hacia Sudán, informaron fiscales federales.
Talks, ceasefire in peril as Trump grapples with Iran’s new sheriffs in town
Of all Donald Trump’s instincts, perhaps his keenest is leverage. He knows how to use the power gifted to him – whether it be America’s economic size or military strength – to heap pressure on friends and adversaries.
· Michael Koziol
LIVE: US seizes Iranian tanker by 'blowing a hole' in engine room
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Monday, April 20.
Trump says US seized Iran-flagged ship trying to get past Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump has said US forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get past his country’s naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US delegation heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran: Trump - DailyNews
President Donald Trump said US officials are heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran, warning that US strikes will resume if negotiators can’t reach a peace deal.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US Navy disables and seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says | The National
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· The National
Trump cannot settle for uranium removal in efforts to remove Iran’s nuclear threat - opinion
Many commentators tend to downplay the successful Israeli–American campaign against Iran, which is currently at a critical turning point.
· JACOB NAGEL
Woman arrested at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war.
Iran arrests 100 suspects, seizes ‘spying devices’ and weapons
Iranian police say they have detained 100 people allegedly linked to “terrorist groups” and seized weapons and surveillance equipment.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
· Garrett Downs
Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz after closing waterway
Iran fired on two ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on April 18 after announcing it had closed the critical shipping route earlier in the day, according to State media and shipping sources.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Iran rejects second round of talks with US as Trump threatens attacks
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Iran refuses to join latest round of peace talks as Trump sends top envoys to Pakistan, claims US has ‘unrealistic demands’
Iran has said it would not participate in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the US this week due to America’s demands and ongoing naval blockade in the Gulf.
· Ronny Reyes
US and Israel face tough choices in Iran talks over Hormuz, Lebanon, and nuclear issues - analysis
The dispute between the United States – as well as most of the world – and Iran over the Straits of Hormuz continues to fester.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks
US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz
· Patrickwintour
Trump sends delegation to Pakistan for possible new round of Iran war talks
Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructure
· Angela Giuffrida
Here's Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade Should Stoke 'Strait Chaos' For China
The currently closed Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and has emerged as a major flashpoint in the US-Iran war. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, off Yemen's coast, has also remained a focal point among critical maritime chokepoints, given o…
· Tyler Durden
Iran rejects second round of talks, cites ‘excessive’ US demands
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations, accusing Washington of undermining the process with shifting positions and continued pressure.
· Middleeasteye
Iran rejects second round of talks with US - report
Iran rejected taking part in the second round of talks with the United States, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on Sunday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks
The United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police are investigating whether a recent spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in North London could be linked to Iranian proxies.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US energy chief says Iran talks progressing, predicts ‘nice end’ to conflict
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims that Washington is closing in on a potential agreement with Iran, despite ongoing tensions.
· Middleeasteye
Trump announces new Iran talks, warns ‘no more Mr. Nice Guy’
The US negotiating team is heading to Pakistan for the next round of Iran peace talks on Monday, President Donald Trump has announced, while renewing his threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump accused Tehran of violating the temporary ceasefire – set to e…
· RT
Dr Trump sneezed, the world got feverish
IRRITATED by the Iran virus “threatening the US with its nuclear program,” President Donald Trump went on a sneeze spree in March 2026, spray-bombing over 1,000 targets in the opening day of the undeclared war on Iran predicting an easy, fast and complete victory.
· Crispin Aranda
Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound
Cybersecurity and enterprise software stocks have been market dogs since the start of 2026, with fears that AI will wipe out a wide range of companies in the enterprise space dominating the narrative. But they snapped a brutal losing streak this past week, joining in the broader market rally that saw all losses from…
· Krysta Escobar
Mediators push US-Iran ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade
Mediators are seeking to extend the United States-Iran ceasefire, as hopes of reaching an agreement before Wednesday’s deadline faded on Sunday, sources have told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Leo’s anti-war words: Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2026
It’s reasonable for the pope to object to wars, but using Iran as an example is not credible (“Leo would do well to remember render to Caesar,” Douglas Murray, April 17).
· Post readers
Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - analysis
European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said.
· REUTERS
Israel attacks three nations for alleged backing of Iran
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has lashed out at his French, Chinese, and Pakistani counterparts, accusing their countries of effectively backing Iran by allegedly striking deals to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
Kuwait detains journalist amid Gulf crackdown on war reporting
Kuwaiti authorities have detained US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who has not been seen in public for six weeks, as Gulf states tighten restrictions on reporting linked to the Iran war.
· Middleeasteye
Iran not sending negotiating team to Pakistan due to US blockade
Iran's Tasnim news agency said Tehran has not confirmed whether it will send a negotiating team to Pakistan "as long as there is a naval blockade" in place by the United States.
· Middleeasteye
The US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan: More talk, less action on critical issues - analysis
Pakistan may be set to host new rounds of talks to try to resolve issues between the US and Iran. Reports on April 19 suggested that US planes had arrived in Islamabad on Sunday with an “advance team,” according to Al-Jazeera.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Despite attempts at regaining normal life, Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future as damage from airstrikes and internet cuts take a toll.
· REUTERS
Bahrain could strip citizenship for 'compromising security' during war | The National
Bahrain could strip people of their citizenship if they are found to have compromised the kingdom's security during recent attacks by Iran, King Hamad has decreed.
· The National
Bahrain could strip citizenship for 'compromising security' during war | The National
Bahrain could strip people of their citizenship if they are found to have compromised the kingdom's security during recent attacks by Iran, King Hamad has decreed.
· The National
What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about a fifth of the world’s oil, has again become the chaotic centre of the United States-Israel war on Iran, as a standoff between Washington and Tehran is complicating efforts to end the war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance
BRUSSELS — America’s allies, stung by soaring energy costs due to Washington’s attacks on Iran, are confronting an uncomfortable truth: The escape route from fossil fuel shocks leads straight into China’s arms.
· Zia Weise, Sara Schonhardt
Lebanon ceasefire holds despite Israeli attacks in self-declared 'security zone' | The National
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· The National
Trump says US delegation going to Pakistan Monday for Iran negotiations
WASHINGTON,UNITED STATES — President Donald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan Monday to resume talks on ending the war with Iran, as he again threatened to destroy its power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.
· Agence France-Presse
"No More Mr. Nice Guy": Trump Sends Witkoff To Pakistan For U.S.-Iran Talks As Hormuz Traffic Freezes
By Sunday morning, the latest Bloomberg ship tracking data showed that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had largely ground to a halt. There were multiple incidents of tankers U-turning over the last 24 hours. At the same time, a senior Iranian official renewed threats to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
· Tyler Durden
Energy Secretary reveals when gas prices are expected to drop below $3 a gallon— says Iran War price hikes already ‘peaked’
WASHINGTON — Prices at the gas pump likely peaked about a week ago and should start to slowly decline over the coming weeks as the war in Iran comes to a close, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday.
· Ryan King
You can’t topple Iran without fighting the IRGC - opinion
A ceasefire has paused the Iran war, but whether it marks an end or merely an interlude remains unclear. What is clear is this: The US and Israel may damage the regime but not topple it. Worse, they may produce something more dangerous – a weakened but more hardline Iran, more militarized at home and more threatenin…
· SETH D. KAPLAN
Cartel accused of foul play over fixing of poultry prices in UAE amid Iran crisis | The National
A cartel has been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution over the manipulation of prices in the poultry market.
· The National
Trump threatens to ‘blow up whole country’ if Iran does not sign deal
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that America will “blow up the whole country” if Iran does not sign a peace deal.
· Middleeasteye
Islamabad police impose traffic restrictions ahead of further talks
Islamabad police have given notice to residents that restrictions will be in place due to “foreign delegations” visiting the capital - a further sign that potential talks will resume between Iran and the US in Islamabad.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan on Mon. for peace talks with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan the following day for peace talks with Iran, renewing his threat to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the Islamic Republic does not agree to a deal.
· Song Sang-ho