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“15 to 20 years to rebuild”: Trump claims Iran’s military “decimated” as US eyes end to war in weeks
Apr 1, 2026Washington, DC , April 1 (ANI): President Donald Trump has asserted that it will take "15 to 20 years" for Iran to recover from the extensive US-Israeli military strikes, claiming the operation has effectively dismantled the... -
Pak: IHC defers hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas in £190 million graft case
Apr 1, 2026Islamabad , April 1 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has deferred the hearing concerning applications for the suspension of sentences filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the 190... -
“Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp”: Pope Leo XIV urges Trump to end conflict with Iran
Apr 1, 2026Castel Gandolfo , April 1 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV has called on US President Donald Trump to identify an "off-ramp" to terminate the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a rare and direct plea from the pontiff... -
“Last best chance”: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends strike on Iran’s “conventional shield”
Mar 31, 2026Washington, DC , April 1 (ANI): The White House has released a comprehensive breakdown regarding the strategic necessity of recent military actions, asserting that the mission was a critical pre-emptive strike to neutralise a long-standing threat.I......Read More -
“Firm guarantees” required to end war: Iranian President tells European Council President in phone call
Mar 31, 2026Tehran , April 1 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to conclude the current hostilities against what he termed "US-Israeli aggression," provided the Islamic Republic receives "firm guarantees" against futu......Read More -
“Coming to an end”: Trump signals nearing conclusion of Iran war
Mar 31, 2026Washington, DC , April 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has indicated that the military conflict in Iran is "coming to an end," expressing optimism regarding the progress of the mission. Speaking in an interview with... -
US probes Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia ties in Baghdad kidnapping of American journalist; suspect in custody
Mar 31, 2026Washington, DC , April 1 (ANI): Shelly Kittleson, an American freelance journalist and contributor to Al-Monitor, has reportedly been abducted in Baghdad, with the US Department of State confirming it is investigating the case and noting... -
“Trust level is at zero”: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi rules out talks with US; warns of “strength waiting” for any ground attack
Mar 31, 2026Tehran , April 1 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the possibility of diplomatic breakthroughs with Washington, stating that the "trust level is at zero" between the two nations. In an interview with Al... -
“At some point I will, not quite yet”: Trump warns allies to “take care of” Hormuz as US mission continues
Mar 31, 2026Washington, DC , April 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ready "quite yet" to withdraw American military assets from the ongoing efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of... -
“As a host, India has to bring all parties together, herculean task for diplomacy”: Expert ahead of BRICS 2026
Mar 31, 2026New Delhi , April 1 (ANI): As India prepares to assume the BRICS Chair in 2026, its position on the ongoing West Asia conflict will be closely watched, according to Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, a Chinese Studies...
