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Ceasefire-hostage

Iranian FM accuses US of lacking seriousness in diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pursuing what he described as malicious goals and lacks seriousness in its engagement with the Islamic Republic.

20 Apr 2026-10:24
Iran confirms Strait of Hormuz is open

Once the ceasefire in Lebanon was implemented, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain 'completely open' for the duration of its truce with the United States.

17 Apr 2026-20:46
Iran’s Qalibaf cites US, Israel violations as key obstacle to regional peace

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has said repeated breaches of commitments by the United States and Israel remain the main obstacle to establishing lasting peace and security in the region, while reaffirming what he described as Iran’s alignment with the “Axis of Resistance” until what he called “complete victory”.

17 Apr 2026-11:55
Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire as part of broader deal with US

Iran has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, stating that the halt in hostilities forms part of a broader understanding reached between the Islamic Republic and the United States, with mediation by Pakistan.

17 Apr 2026-10:22
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

16 Apr 2026-22:11
Lebanese president declines talks with Israeli PM

Despite the fragile ceasefire with Iran, clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have persisted in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump had announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would discuss ways to end the fighting, which, if it happens, would mark the first direct conversation between the two nations' leaders in over 30 years.

16 Apr 2026-18:47
Qalibaf: Iran working for Lebanon ceasefire

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran is actively pursuing efforts to establish a ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as a priority for the country.

16 Apr 2026-16:59
Iranian launchers ready to target US warships, says Leader’s adviser

A military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has said that Iranian Armed Forces launchers are ready to strike US warships, claiming they are capable of sinking them.

16 Apr 2026-12:13
Iran warns US actions in Persian Gulf risk further regional escalation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of the “dangerous consequences” of what he described as provocative US positions and actions targeting the Persian Gulf and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

16 Apr 2026-10:38
S&P 500 sets record, bounces back from Iran-related losses

The S&P 500 recently reached a new intraday record high, overcoming uncertainty and maintaining its recent rally, fueled by optimism surrounding the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

15 Apr 2026-21:57