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Iraq welcomes ceasefire announcement between US and Iran, calls for ‘serious’ dialogue
Apr 8, 2026Baghdad , April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq has "welcomed" the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran and called for launching "serious" and "sustainable" dialogue tracks to enhance mutual trust."While the... -
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council claims “historic victory” after Trump suspends bombing campaign for 2-weeks
Apr 8, 2026Tehran , April 8 (ANI): Iran's Supreme National Security Council claimed "historic victory" after US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran and agreed to a two-week double-sided ceasefire. According to Press... -
Iran agrees to cease military op for 2 weeks, allow safe passage via Hormuz after US accepts 10 point proposal
Apr 7, 2026Tehran , April 8 (ANI): In what will bring relief to the world the Iranian side has accepted US President Donald Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage via the Strait of Hormuz for two... -
Will take action against infrastructure of US, its allies, says Iran as Trump deadline looms
Apr 7, 2026Tehran , April 8 (ANI): Iran has threatened to take action against the infrastructure of the US and its allies, warning that Tehran will deprive them of "the region's oil and gas for years", Iranian state... -
“No military objective justifies deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian population”: UN Chief on Trump’s threat
Apr 7, 2026New York , April 8 (ANI): UN Chief Antonio Guterres stated that "no military objective justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure" as US President Donald Trump's Tuesday 8 p.m. deadline looms."There is no military... -
“Good and important”: Ex-envoy Veena Sikri as Bangladesh FM begins India’s visit
Apr 7, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, said that the visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is "good and important" as both nations look to bolster bilateral... -
“Truly unacceptable”: Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilisation
Apr 7, 2026Rome , April 8 (ANI): Hours after US President Donald Trump's "A whole civilisation will die tonight" threat to Iran, Pope Leo XIV said that the threats against the people are "truly unacceptable," CNN reported. "There... -
IDF claims it struck Iran’s “central site” for production of underwater detection systems in Shiraz
Apr 7, 2026Tel Aviv , April 8 (ANI): Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that it has struck Iran's "central site" for the production of sonar and other underwater detection systems in Shiraz. IDF said that the facility used... -
China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Apr 7, 2026New York , April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions.The 15-member council saw 11 votes... -
Trump warns of unprecedented strike, tells Fox News “8 pm is happening” as Iran deadline nears
Apr 7, 2026Washington, DC , April 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration's readiness to launch massive military strikes against Iran if his Tuesday night ultimatum remains unfulfilled. Speaking in a phone interview with Fox...
