Trump Slams German Chancellor for Claiming Iran Has ‘Humiliated’ USA: ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About!’

President Donald Trump went off on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for claiming Iran has "humiliated" the United States during the war. The post Trump Slams German Chancellor for Claiming Iran Has ‘Humiliated’ USA: ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking …

Pakistani Mediators Expecting Second Iranian Offer to Settle US-Iran Conflict - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Mediators in Pakistan are expecting to receive a second proposal from Iran to settle the conflict with the United States, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources close to the talks.

Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks

People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

People are betting on measles outbreaks – and that might be useful

Millions of dollars are being spent on wagers predicting measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?

It is unclear how negotiations between the US and Iran will proceed, and a breakthrough seems far off. DW looks at who is calling the shots in Tehran.

Iranian protesters bravely sing together in prison before they are hanged by regime executioners

The smuggled video, obtained by The Sunday Times, captures the men in the courtyard of the notorious Ghezel Hesar prison, making a final stand.

When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?

Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.

Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer

Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.

Iran Is More Unified Than Ever

The war has deepened Iranian officials’ connections with one another—and with the public.

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war

Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.

Rubio warns Iran using Strait of Hormuz as ‘economic nuclear weapon’ amid nuclear deal stalemate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon,” threatening global energy supplies and international maritime norms. Iran has reportedly submitted a new offer to Washington proposing to reop…

Putin to Iran: You are fighting Courageously for Independence and Sovereignty

Tasnim reported in addition that Putin forthrightly condemned the aggression launched by Israel and the United States on Iran

Where Things Stand With The Unstable Iran Ceasefire

As negotiations between the United States and Iran break down, the Iranian regime is repositioning.

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border

Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.

The Briefly Introspective President

Trump was unusually calm, gracious, and reflective this weekend.

Iran flexes its power over Strait of Hormuz

Retaliation includes the seizure of cargo ships

Putin Meets Iran’s Top Diplomat in St. Petersburg

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Abbas Araghchi and said Moscow would do everything in its power, alongside regional states, to help bring peace to the Middle East as soon as possible.

The Moral Fibre and Resilience of the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Continuum of Persian Civilisation

The argument that the Islamic Republic of Iran, established in the wake of the Iranian revolution of 1979, has a moral compass will come as a shock to many of the propagandized people of the West. To read this article … The post The Moral Fibre and Resilienc…

Betting on state secrets: The markets accused of cashing in on war

A US soldier accused of using classified information to place bets on a covert military operation has thrown a spotlight on the fast-growing world of prediction markets.

Iran nuclear shake-up: Hardliner poised to seize control of U.S. talks after Ghalibaf forced out

Iran’s nuclear negotiating team is undergoing a major shakeup as the head of the delegation steps down after attempting to discuss the nuclear issue with the U.S. Hardliner Saeed Jalili is expected to replace Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Iran’s lead nuclear ne…

Israel PM says Hezbollah 'dismantling' Lebanon ceasefire

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah's actions were threatening the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, as he pledged to "vigorously" target the Iran-backed group.

Israel PM says Hezbollah 'dismantling' ceasefire with Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Apr 26) said Hezbollah's actions were threatening the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, as he pledged to "vigorously" target the Iran-backed g

Is he really still alive? Mural of dead Iranian leaders depicts Mojtaba Khamenei

A new mural in Mashhad depicting Mojtaba Khamenei among deceased figures fuels speculation about his condition amid reports of severe injuries and isolation.

Iran Claims Toll Revenue Collection from Strait of Hormuz, Straining Ceasefire

Iranian lawmakers claim the country has started depositing revenue from a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz into the state central bank, asserting control over the critical global oil chokepoint [1]. The claims, made on Thursday, April 23, 20…

NGOs Cosplaying at Overlords and Power Brokers

Photo Credit: Clarice FA bad week for Iran, the SPLC, and the Left in general.

Iran’s authorities project hardened stance with more talks on horizon

Abbas Araghchi met senior Pakistani officials in Islamabad and left for Oman to be later bound for Russia.

5 of your biggest questions about the Iran war, answered

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. It’s been just over eight weeks since the US and Israel started a war with Iran for contradictory and incohe…

Iran is suffering in a stand off with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first

A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a looming oil storage crisis and ...

Israel Prepared for Renewed Iran Conflict, Awaiting U.S. Approval, Defense Minister Says

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday, April 23, that the country’s military is prepared to renew the war against Iran but is waiting for a U.S. green light to proceed, according to separate reports from Israeli media and a statement posted …

Chernobyl 2.0: Here’s where nuclear disaster could happen next

The prohibitions against targeting nuclear infrastructure are becoming weaker in a highly volatile world Read Full Article at RT.com

Report Details Health Condition of Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Citing Confidential Sources

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, requires a prosthetic leg and facial surgery after being severely injured in an Israeli air strike, according to a report citing confidential sources. The New York Times, citing four senior Iranian o…

Almost two months into the US and Israel's war in Iran, who is running the country?

After a wave of assassinations targeting top Iranian officials and a supreme leader who has not been seen in public since the war began, a key question has emerged: who is really running Iran?

Who is making decisions in Iran?

Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

Soldier who made $400K betting on Maduro's removal makes 1st court appearance

The special operations soldier who was indicted for allegedly using classified information to bet on the capture of Nicolas Maduro appeared in a courtroom Friday.

Israel threatens to bomb Iran into ‘the Stone Age’

Israel is waiting for a green light from the US to bomb Iran and return it to “the Stone Age,” Defense Minister Israel Katz has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Iran Protester Executions: 'Human Life Is to Be Respected'

Pope Leo XIV issued a categorical condemnation of Iran's Islamist regime engaging in the widespread massacre of protesters on Thursday, urging the parties involved in the conflict in that country to seek peace, but stating "obviously" he hoped for an end to t…

With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes

Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.

Iran War: Trump Says Time Is on His Side, Iranian Leadership Is Divided, Iran Begs to Differ

As the ceasefire continues, discussion of the Iran War centered on whether the US or Iran is better positioned to outlast their opponent.

The Age of Global Un-Order

As crises become more complex, less predictable, and increasingly intertwined, the global system is no longer anchored by shared rules and norms. In a world where the very idea of order has collapsed, governments must learn to navigate radical uncertainty rat…

The story Tehran wants you to read

A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.

Report Details Health Condition of Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Citing Confidential Sources

Introduction Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, requires a prosthetic leg and facial surgery after being severely injured in an Israeli air strike, according to a report citing confidential sources. The New York Times, citing four sen…

Iran’s IRGC sidelines the president as military’s grip expands

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has effectively sidelined President Pezeshkian and taken over key state functions. The president is in “complete political deadlock,” unable to make appointments or even meet with the Supreme Leader, making him …

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by US President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to ⁠end his conflict with Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei undergoing extensive surgeries to face and limbs, may require prosthetics: Report

With Mojtaba Khamenei sidelined by severe injuries, power has shifted to the military. A new report points to a secret relay system and surgeries keeping Iran's leader hidden.

Reza Pahlavi: No negotiation with Iran regime

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rejects talks with Iran, calls negotiations “appeasement" and urges renewed protests to topple regime.

Iran ceasefire: How the US and Iran can break their deadlock, end the conflict

From the nuclear question to the Strait of Hormuz, both sides need to find middle ground on a range of issues as they seek a face-saving exit

Trump: Greece Is 'Terrific' Ally, Mitsotakis ‘Terrific Guy’ and Right About Looming Deal with Iran

President Donald Trump praised Greece as a "terrific" ally and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as a "terrific guy" upon learning that Mitsotakis told Breitbart News he is rooting for him to secure a deal in the Iran war.  The post Trump: Greece Is ‘T…

Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal...

Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack... New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Running Iran...…

Iran shows off its control over strait; Israel warns of further attacks

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with video of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would open the world's most important shipping corridor. Iranian ‌state …

US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels

Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’

Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.

Iran’s supreme leader awaiting prosthetic leg, plastic surgery on face: New York Times

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is facing critical medical conditions after surviving a bomb attack that left him awaiting a prosthetic leg and facial...

Trump Dumps on NYT and CNN for Reporting He’s ‘Anxious’ to End War: ‘I am Possibly the Least Pressured Person Ever’

"I am possibly the least pressured person ever to be in this position," Trump wrote on Thursday in a bizarre post directed at CNN and the NY Times. The post Trump Dumps on NYT and CNN for Reporting He’s ‘Anxious’ to End War: ‘I am Possibly the Least Pressured…

Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel

Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.

Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?

With no fixed ceasefire deadline for now, the US and Iran are looking for ways to safeguard their own interests. DW takes a look at the main sticking points and explains some key issues.

A Self-Imposed Energy Crisis Looms In California

University researchers warn that decades of anti-oil and gas policy decisions by the state government are combining to create a looming energy crisis in California.

Victor Davis Hanson: Antisemitism Is Like the Democrats’ Sore Throat Before the Big Cold

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson.  Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Jack Fow…

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Will Reportedly Need Prosthetic Leg Following Strikes That Killed His Dad

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly has a long road to recovery after being injured in the airstrike that killed his father. The post Iran’s New Supreme Leader Will Reportedly Need Prosthetic Leg Following Strikes That Killed His Dad first appe…

Iran Shows Off its Control Over Strait After Collapse of Peace Talks

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with video of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would open the world’s most important shipping corridor. …

Trump Claims Iran Has ‘No Idea’ Who Its Leader Is: ‘They’re All Messed Up’

The president told MS NOW that the country’s leadership was “all messed up” and that “nobody wants to help them.” The post Trump Claims Iran Has ‘No Idea’ Who Its Leader Is: ‘They’re All Messed Up’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Iran Says Opening Strait of Hormuz Impossible, Claims to Reject Talks

Iranian leaders insisted on Thursday that they could not allow the free flow of commercial transit in the Strait of Hormuz because the United States has continued to enforce a blockade on Iranian ships using the maritime byway, indicating continued Iranian in…

US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.

A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran (Farnaz Fassihi/New York Times)

Farnaz Fassihi / New York Times: A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran  —  The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.  —  When Ay…

Wounded and isolated: How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

Doctors Say Hegseth’s Flu Vaccine Decision Will Weaken Military Readiness

Eliminating flu and COVID-19 vaccine requirements threatens our military preparedness and goes against data. Will Hegseth go after other vaccine-preventable infections next?

Indonesia Eyes Iran’s Strategy to Monetize Malacca Strait

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Purbaya Yudha Sadewa has floated copying Iran's tax on the Strait of Hormuz for ships sailing the Strait of Malacca—bordered by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Thursday: Hili dialogue

Welcome to Thursday, April 23, 2026 and World Table Tennis Day. It’s a good day to watch the excellent but not world-class movie “Marty Supreme“, about the sport and a down-at-the-heels master of it. Here’s a video of one person’s top ten table tennis players…

Iran’s Hard-Liners Have Trump’s Number

If you were, for some reason, to only get your news about the war in Iran from the president’s Truth Social feed, you might be under the impression that the United States was on the brink of a historic military victory, perhaps its most significant since Worl…

New York, Illinois sign EO banning state employees from prediction markets

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order banning state employees from prediction market betting to curb insider trading, following a similar move by Illinois earlier this week.

Unpacking claim US Army 'nuclear chief' Andrew Hugg revealed secrets to undercover reporter

The rumor stems from a report by the Citizen Journalism Foundation. Conservative activist James O'Keefe leads the organization.

How Iran and the United States Are Planning Their Next Moves

Karim Sadjadpour on the extended cease-fire and continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

What Happens if the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses?

The truce is hanging by a thread despite Trump’s extension.

Waiting for Day Zero

This past Easter Sunday the leaders of an Iranian opposition party in exile gathered for a celebratory picnic with family and friends at Lake Balboa Park in Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley. Citrus-and-mint-scented hookah smoke wafted from a lakeside gazebo …

Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US and Israel will not achieve their goals 'through bullying'.

How Israel is destroying Lebanon’s water infrastructure

Israel is 'deliberately' attacking Lebanon's water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon's population.

Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?

Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.

The Iran Talks Are Making India Feel Small

Modi styled himself a global leader but can’t seem to get ahead of events in the Middle East.

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz for first time since war began

Lest We Forget the Horrors: An Unending Catalog of Trump’s Cruelties, Collusions, Corruptions, and Crimes: March 2026: Atrocities 805-866

Early in President Trump’s first term, McSweeney’s editors began to catalog the head-spinning number of misdeeds coming from his administration. We called this list a collection of Trump’s cruelties, collusions, corruptions, and crimes, and it felt urgent to …

Trump Isn’t Negotiating—He’s Crushing Iran’s Regime

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor... Read More The post Trump Isn’t Negotiating—He’s Crushing Iran’s Regime appeared first on The Daily …

Trump’s war on Iran a strategic ‘disaster’ – expert (VIDEO)

The Iran war is a strategic disaster for the US, leaving Donald Trump weaker at home, with US Gulf bases becoming a “source of insecurity” for host nations, the Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi tells RT

It's Iran war Groundhog Day! Internet erupts with memes as Trump declares latest ceasefire extension and Hormuz remains closed

The internet has erupted with memes following Donald Trump's last-minute indefinite extension to the ceasefire with Iran and his decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Trump claims 'Regime Change!' in Iran. The evidence suggests otherwise

U.S. President Donald Trump has swung from urging the Iranian people to topple their government to dismissing regime change as unnecessary to claiming Iran's new leaders are "less radical and much more reasonable" than the old ones.

US nuclear official leaks sensitive info to undercover journalist (VIDEO)

James O’Keefe’s outlet released hidden-camera footage appearing to show a US Army nuclear surety official discussing sensitive military matters, Iran, and corruption in Ukraine