Pakistan's Foreign Minister has called for the U.S. and Iran to extend their current ceasefire, according to a statement from the Pakistan Foreign Ministry.
The article poses the question: What is the most important legacy of four decades of Ayatollah Khamenei's governance for Iran?
FBI agents arrested 44-year-old Iranian national Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles International Airport as she attempted to board a flight to Turkey; Mafi is accused of trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian regime, including drones, bombs, and ammunition to Sudan through a front company in Oman, and faces charges under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
In a phone conversation with CNBC, former President Donald Trump discussed the impact of attacks on Iranian infrastructure, stating that while the strikes have a military objective, they also harm civilians. Trump accused the Islamic Republic of continuing to relocate missiles during the ceasefire period, using bridges for weapon transportation despite the destruction of many of their missiles by U.S. military operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade of Iran's southern ports and coasts will continue until a final agreement is reached with the Islamic Republic, rejecting Iran's previous statements about opening the strait.
Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States is prepared for military action against Iran, indicating a readiness to conduct bombings.
President Donald Trump of the United States stated that he expects bombings against the Islamic Republic to occur, noting that the U.S. military is "eager" to begin such operations, which he initiated during his first term as president.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there will be a significant agreement with Iran, asserting the U.S. is in a strong negotiating position. He also indicated there is limited time left for a ceasefire and does not wish to extend it.
On January 10, 2026, during a broadcast, CNBC host Larry Kernen questioned then-US President Donald Trump about the prospects of signing a deal with Iran or resuming military operations. Trump responded that he expects to resume bombing Iran, indicating that the military is prepared to act.
Former President Trump stated that the U.S. is successfully dealing with Iran, forcing Iran to negotiate and aiming for a great agreement, while emphasizing readiness to resume military action if necessary due to Iran's missile movements.
EU foreign ministers are examining the imposition of sanctions against those responsible for blocking maritime passage in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Luxembourg. Lily Nikfar, reporter for Iran International, reports.
Pakistani sources indicate that a ceasefire with the United States, set to end tomorrow, may conclude, suggesting potential renewed conflict as Iran weighs the risks and religious implications of continued hostilities.
The Islamic Republic of Iran states it will not negotiate as long as the U.S. maintains a naval blockade. In response, President Trump declares the blockade will remain in place until a deal is reached.
The article suggests that if JD Vance is at an empty negotiation table due to the IRGC's refusal to participate, the United States should target and eliminate all regime figures and their deputies until a surrender is achieved.
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today as Iranian officials have not confirmed participation in talks, despite multiple ceasefire violations by Iran, according to regional intelligence sources.
President Trump has stated that a ceasefire in Iran does not erase the regime's actions in January and reiterates his commitment to aiding the Iranian people, declaring, "Help is on the way."
U.S. Central Command announced that since the start of the maritime blockade of Iran, it has prevented 27 Iranian ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraqi militants supported by the Islamic Republic have launched hundreds of explosive drones at Saudi Arabia and Kuwait over the past five weeks. Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, are reportedly considering strikes against Iranian-backed proxies in Iraq.
On December 15, 2025, a significant increase in US Air Force activity was observed in the Middle East, with a scale not seen in recent times, as a ceasefire deadline approaches.
On April 21, 2026, the Deputy Governor of Hormozgan announced the completion of an operation to neutralize and conduct a controlled explosion of unexploded projectiles in Bandar Abbas. The IRGC also reported that controlled explosions were heard in the Soffeh area of Isfahan and will continue into the afternoon.
