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Iran’s new leader has ‘severe and disfiguring’ wounds
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» DUBAI - Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the Israeli-US war, three people close to his inner circle have told Reuters.
Vance arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a “make or break” effort to permanently halt weeks of fighting in the Middle East.
US-Iran talks uncertain as sides trade accusations
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A cloud of uncertainty was hanging over the scheduled start of talks on Friday in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators and both sides accusing the other of failing to properly implement a fragile ceasefire.
In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - As Iranian and US envoys prepare to hold talks in Islamabad to end the Middle East war, official sources and experts say Beijing helped pave the way for the negotiations and will be a crucial component in securing a permanent truce.
US and Iran talk truce, Israel continues ‘forever war’
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2026
» JERUSALEM - Even as the United States and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East.
Trump blasts NATO after talks with alliance chief
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.
Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.