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US commanders to brief Trump on new military options in Iran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Mixed signals from the United States are adding to uncertainty over the direction of the Iran conflict, even as Donald Trump is set to receive a high-level military briefing on potential next steps.

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Blockade will stay says Trump; military 'prepares for short wave of strikes'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that he is going to keep Iran under a naval blockade until the regime agrees to a deal that addresses US concerns about its nuclear programme.

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Trump says Iran told him it is in a 'state of collapse', wants Strait opening

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump said Iran had indicated it was in a “state of collapse” and was seeking the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as efforts to end the two-month conflict remained deadlocked.

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Bahrain revokes nationality of 69 for acts of treason

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Bahrain has revoked the nationality of 69 individuals who have committed acts of treason or undermined the Kingdom’s security and stability, said a statement.

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Trump unlikely to accept latest Iran proposal, say sources

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

The latest proposal by Iran to end the war is unlikely to be accepted by US President Donald Trump, a CNN report said quoting sources.

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Talks stay stalled as Tehran engages Moscow, Trump hardens stance

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict showed little progress on Monday, as talks remained stalled and Iran’s top diplomat travelled to Russia for high-level consultations, while US President Donald Trump signalled a tougher stance on negotiations.

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Trump safe after shooting at White House press dinner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump and senior officials in the US administration were evacuated from the venue hosting the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner following a security threat.

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Trump cancels US envoys' Pakistan trip, in big blow to peace hopes

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a ‌trip by two US envoys to Pakistan, stating that he no longer plans to send a US delegation to Pakistan this weekend, blaming 'infighting' in Iran for derailing potential talks and saying the trip would have been “too much work.”

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US envoys, Iran foreign minister set for Islamabad talks again

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Fresh diplomatic momentum is building around possible talks between the United States and Iran, with both sides signalling cautious openness even as they stop short of confirming direct engagement.

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Trump orders navy to shoot boats placing mines; Iran says collects toll

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has ordered the country's navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran announced that it has received its first revenue from tolls it imposed on ships passing through the strait.