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“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... -
“India-China relations moving in correct direction: Chinese Consul Qin Jie
Mar 31, 2026Pune (Maharashtra) , April 1 (ANI): Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he recalled the meeting between PM Modi... -
US leaders choosing “Israel First” while families skip meals for fuel: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf
Mar 31, 2026Tehran , April 1 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hit out at Washington's foreign policy after a CNN report highlighted that American families are skipping meals to manage the "skyrocketing gas prices" triggered... -
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Mar 31, 2026Baghdad , April 1 (ANI): The Iraqi government has confirmed that a foreign female journalist has been abducted, sparking an extensive security operation to track down the perpetrators and ensure her safety. According to a report... -
“Collateral damage in the war”: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on US strike at Mashhad Airport
Mar 31, 2026New Delhi , April 1 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has weighed in on the recent US airstrike at Mashhad Airport that struck a Mahan Air aircraft, suggesting the incident was likely a case of...
