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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced that, at the request of Pakistani officials, a potential attack on Iran has been temporarily halted and the current ceasefire will be extended.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the temporary halt of a potential attack on Iran and the extension of the current ceasefire at the request of Pakistani officials, allowing Iranian officials to present a unified proposal for continuing talks. Trump stated that the U.S. naval blockade will continue and American forces will remain fully ready until the outcome of the negotiations is clear.

Apr 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced in a statement that, given the serious rift within the government of the Islamic Republic and at the request of Asim Munir, Commander of the Pak

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire in U.S. military operations against Iran, halting the attack at the request of Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistan Army, and Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan. The U.S. military is to maintain a state of readiness and the ceasefire will remain in effect until Tehran presents a proposal and negotiations conclude.

Apr 21, 2026

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@ایران وایر: Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, on the evening of Tuesday, the first of Ordibehesht 1405, and on the eve of the end of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United

Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, described the blockade of Iran's ports as a "wartime action" and a violation of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States in a message on X on the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (the first of Ordibehesht 1405 in the Persian calendar). He also condemned an attack on a commercial ship and the hostage-taking of its crew as a greater violation of the ceasefire.

Apr 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iran's UN Envoy Amir Saeid Iravani: We have received some signs that the U.S. is ready to stop the naval blockade. As soon as the U.S. stops the blockade, the next round of negotiations will take pl

Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that the U.S. has shown signs of readiness to end its naval blockade, and that subsequent negotiations will commence in Islamabad once the blockade is halted.

Apr 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: NEW 🔴 Hezbollah says it launched rockets at Israel on Tuesday in response to “Israel’s ceasefire violations.”

Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel on Tuesday, citing "Israel’s ceasefire violations" as the reason for the attack.

Apr 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Pakistani source to Al Arabiya: It's too early to call the second round of negotiations a failure. No confirmation from either the U.S. or Iran that they won't participate. Communications are ongoin

A Pakistani source reported to Al Arabiya that it is premature to declare the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran a failure, with ongoing communications to extend the ceasefire.

Apr 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Despite the announcement of a two-week reopening, the Strait of Hormuz is practically facing two layers of restrictions; on one hand, the Islamic Republic's attacks on ships continue, and on the other

The Strait of Hormuz remains restricted despite a two-week reopening announcement, with the Islamic Republic of Iran continuing attacks on ships while U.S. forces block maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, disrupting maritime passage.

Apr 21, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: President Donald Trump publicly urges the Iranian government to release eight Iranian women facing imminent execution. He frames it as a necessary gesture of goodwill to begin upcoming diplomatic neg

President Donald Trump publicly urges the Iranian government to release eight Iranian women facing imminent execution, including January 2026 uprising protester Bita Hemmati, as a gesture of goodwill ahead of upcoming diplomatic negotiations. Trump made the appeal on Truth Social, calling on Iranian leaders to "do them no harm."

Apr 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Iran FM Araghchi: “Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire. Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran know

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, also known as Araghchi, stated that blockading Iranian ports constitutes an act of war and violates the ceasefire agreement. He further asserted that attacking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is a more severe violation, emphasizing Iran's capability to defend its interests and resist bullying.

Apr 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: In the final hours of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, the Islamic Republic has yet to confirm its participation in the Islamabad talks. This comes as Donald Trump deemed an extension of t

In the final hours of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, the Islamic Republic has not confirmed its participation in the Islamabad talks, as Donald Trump stated an extension of the ceasefire is unlikely and warned that the bombing of Iran would commence without an agreement.

Apr 21, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Mehdi Mahdavi-Azadi said in the "Chimandaz" program that while officials and media of the Islamic Republic emphasize that they will not enter negotiations until the United States lifts the naval block

Mehdi Mahdavi-Azadi stated on the "Chimandaz" program that despite Iranian officials' insistence on not negotiating until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade, the U.S. President has warned of targeting Iran's bridges and power plants if no agreement is reached.

Apr 21, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: EU Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas: Daily U-turns, whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed, are reckless. Transit through the Strait must remain free of charge. The EU has reached the polit

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas stated that daily changes in policy regarding the openness of the Strait of Hormuz are reckless and must remain free, and the EU has agreed to expand sanctions to target those responsible for breaches to freedom of navigation. Kallas also emphasized that a comprehensive settlement must address Iran's missile program and support for terrorist groups in addition to the nuclear issue.

Apr 21, 2026