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  1. 14 Apr 2026, 15:06·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    Europe is in desperate need of energy, yet the UK refuses to exploit the North Sea oil — one of the largest oil fields in the world. It's a tragedy!!!
    Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea oil to the UK at double the price and makes a fortune from it.
    The UK, which has an even better energy access position in the North Sea than Norway, should drill, drill, drill!!!
    The fact that they aren't doing this is completely insane... and enough with these wind turbines!
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  2. 14 Apr 2026, 14:10·

    On Tuesday, April 25, Reuters reported, citing five sources, that the negotiating teams from the United States and Iran may meet again later this week in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.

    This news comes just a few days after the two countries' negotiations, which ended without results in the capital of Pakistan. A source involved in the negotiations told Reuters that no date has yet been set for the new talks.

    Two Pakistani sources informed Reuters that Islamabad is in contact regarding a possible meeting with both parties, and their meeting is likely to take place over the weekend.

    Reuters also reported, citing a senior Iranian source, that "a definite date has not been set, but the delegations have kept the end of this week open in their schedules."

    The Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Army, and Prime Minister's Office, as well as the White House, did not respond to Reuters' request for comment. However, Reuters reported, citing a senior Pakistani government official, that the Iranian side has positively responded to Islamabad's request and has expressed readiness for a second round of negotiations.
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  3. 14 Apr 2026, 14:09·

    At the same time as economic pressures in Iran are increasing and warnings about negative economic growth are being issued, Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the government of Pezeshkian, announced an initial estimate of the damages caused by the war with the United States to be $270 billion, but stated that this figure is not final.

    In an interview with a Russian media outlet, Mohajerani claimed that one of the issues being pursued in negotiations with the U.S. is compensation.

    This amount of damage is announced while statistics from the Monetary and Banking Research Institute indicate that economic growth has been declining from Ordibehesht of last year until Dey, reaching the brink of zero.

    ECO Iran, referring to these conditions, wrote that this downward trend has occurred while the effects of the protests in Dey and the war with the U.S. and Israel have not yet shown themselves in the indicators, and to determine the true depth of the crisis, one must wait for the statistics of Bahman and Esfand 1404 and Farvardin 1405.

    Before the war, Masoud Pezeshkian had stated that achieving an 8% growth requires over $100 billion in foreign investment and $150 billion in domestic investment.
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  4. 14 Apr 2026, 03:04·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, in an interview with Fox News about his negotiations with the Islamic Republic delegation in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, said that Washington has clearly made it clear to the Islamic Republic what actions need to be taken, and now the ball is in their court.

    He stated, "I'm not saying things went badly; I think some things went well. We made a lot of progress, but we also clearly outlined, and I think this was part of the progress we made, what the conditions are under which the United States can show flexibility."

    Vance added, "I think this was the first time you saw the Iranian government and the U.S. government meet at such a high level, perhaps in the history of the current Iranian leadership. So, I see this as a positive point, and I reiterate, we made progress in the negotiations. The big question from here on out is whether the Iranians will show enough flexibility and whether they will accept the critical issues we need to finalize things."

    On Monday, he told Fox News, "What the President of the United States has said is that, first of all, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. Therefore, all our red lines stem from this fundamental principle; because this is an issue for the Iranians to say they will never seek a nuclear weapon themselves. They are willing to say that, and that's good. But you naturally have to verify these things."

    The former Trump official added, "There are two specific cases where the President has said we have no flexibility. We need to reach a conclusion that the President has stated regarding the first case, which is the nuclear program. What some call 'the dust,' meaning the enriched uranium that the Iranians currently possess; we have said we want that material to be removed from Iran, and we want to take ownership of it now. Why is this important? Because they currently have access to that material. That material is actually buried underground as a result of the 'midnight hammer operation,' but if you think long-term, the President does not want the next President or the one after that to be worried about this program; therefore, we want to completely remove that material from Iran so that the United States has control over it. That was the first case."

    Vance said, "The second case again goes back to the issue of verification. It's one thing for the Iranians to say they are not going to have a nuclear weapon, but creating a mechanism to ensure that does not happen is another discussion. Part of that, naturally, is ensuring that they do not have the capability to enrich uranium; the same way they previously got very close to a nuclear weapon. So these are really two cases that, honestly, I think the Iranians have made progress on. They have moved toward our position, which is why I think we can say we had good signs, but they did not move far enough. So what we decided is that, you know, given that we don't think this current team can reach an agreement in this timeframe, let them return to Tehran, and we will return to Washington, and now this is where we stand today."

    JD Vance emphasized in this conversation that the ball is currently in the court of the Islamic Republic.

    He said, "We have made it clear where we are willing to be flexible, and we have also clearly stated that nuclear materials must be removed from Iran."

    Vance added, "The interesting thing about this issue is that in the process of conducting these negotiations, I think we reached an understanding of how the Iranians negotiate. And that is ultimately the reason we left Pakistan, because what we understood was that they were unable, I think the team that was there was unable to finalize an agreement. They needed to return to Tehran to get confirmation of the conditions we had set from either the leader or from somewhere else."

    He said, "So again, I say, whether we will have further discussions or ultimately reach an agreement depends on them. I really think the ball is in Iran's court; because we have put a lot on the table and clearly stated our red lines."

    He continued, "We need to see the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. And to be honest, this is one of the issues where the Iranians tried to change the rules in their favor during the negotiations. We made it very clear to them that such a thing is unacceptable."
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  5. 13 Apr 2026, 17:56·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Monday during a conversation with reporters in the White House garden that the Iranians "contacted us and really want to make a deal." He did not provide details or explanations, stating that "those who needed to contact us did so this morning."

    Donald Trump referred to JD Vance, his deputy, who spent hours negotiating with the Iranian side in Pakistan but ultimately could not reach an agreement, saying that Vance "did a great job regarding Iran." However, according to the U.S. President, Iran ultimately "did not agree to not have a nuclear weapon."

    Trump also emphasized that "we cannot allow one country to extort others."
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in the White House and in response to a reporter's question about the continuation of previous threats against Iran, said he does not want to comment on this matter but emphasized that if an agreement is not reached, "it will not be pleasant for them at all."
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  6. 13 Apr 2026, 16:46·

    Trump's post:
    34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since the start of this stupid blockade.
    President Donald J. Trump
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  7. 13 Apr 2026, 14:52·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, wrote on his social media:
    "The Iranian Navy is now at the bottom of the sea and completely destroyed; 158 vessels. What we haven't targeted is a limited number of what they call 'fast attack boats' because we did not consider them a serious threat.
    Warning: If any of these vessels approach our blockade, they will be destroyed immediately; in the same way we deal with drug traffickers at sea. This method is quick and ruthless."
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  8. 13 Apr 2026, 13:48·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, said on Monday at the beginning of a cabinet meeting that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States could "collapse in an instant," while also emphasizing that Israel supports Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade against Iran.
    He added that his government is in "constant coordination" with Washington on this issue.
    According to a report by the Times of Israel, Netanyahu stated that JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, updated him on the negotiations during his return from Pakistan and told him that the U.S. would not tolerate Iran's "blatant violation of the agreement."
    According to Netanyahu, the agreement was that attacks would cease and Iran would immediately open the Strait of Hormuz, but that did not happen.
    He also mentioned that from Washington's perspective, the central issue in the negotiations has been that all enriched materials must be removed from Iran's access, and for the coming years, "perhaps for decades," no enrichment should take place within Iran.
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  9. 13 Apr 2026, 13:42·

    Keir Starmer says that Britain does not support the blockade of Iranian ports.
    The Prime Minister of Britain stated in an interview with BBC Radio 5 that instead, Britain will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz as it is "the quickest way to reduce energy prices."
    Mr. Starmer did not directly answer the question of whether he holds Donald Trump personally responsible for the rising energy costs in Britain.
    He said, "The most important thing" he can do is to bring countries together to collectively call for a reduction in tensions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
    The Prime Minister of Britain also held Iran responsible for the restrictions on traffic in the Persian Gulf.
    Mr. Starmer reiterated that Britain will not enter this war.
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    Macron: France and Britain will hold a conference on a defensive maritime mission in Hormuz
    Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, announced that Paris will hold a conference in the coming days in collaboration with Britain and willing countries to discuss ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that any potential mission within this framework would be purely defensive and separate from the parties involved in the war.
    Macron expressed this position in a message on the social media platform X, stating that the goal is to shape a multinational and peaceful mission to restore maritime security in Hormuz; a mission that, according to him, can be deployed "as soon as conditions allow." These remarks come as France had previously stated that it would not participate in the maritime blockade proposed by the U.S. against Iran.
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    Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, on Monday, April 24, warned on social media X about the consequences of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that this situation severely harms the global economy and increases living pressures. He emphasized that the return of normal international shipping flow is essential for reducing the cost of living worldwide.
    Starmer also announced the formation of an international coalition, stating that Britain has so far brought together over 40 countries whose common goal is to restore freedom of navigation.
    According to him, London and Paris will hold a joint meeting this week to agree on a coordinated, independent, and multinational plan for the protection of international shipping after the end of the conflicts.
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  10. 13 Apr 2026, 13:31·

    On Sunday, April 23, the President of the United States criticized the leader of the world's Catholics for his opposition to the war in Iran, accusing him of being weak against "crime, violence, and nuclear weapons."
    Donald Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, that "Pope Leo is weak in confronting crime and violence and has performed very poorly in foreign policy."
    He added: "I don't want a pope who thinks that having nuclear weapons is okay for Iran. I don't want a pope who thinks that America's attack on Venezuela is bad; a country that sends a massive amount of drugs to the United States and, even worse, empties its prisons, sending murderers, drug traffickers, and criminals to our country."
    The President of the United States claimed that "if I were not in the White House, Leo would not be in the Vatican. Unfortunately, Leo's weakness against crime and nuclear weapons is unacceptable to me."
    The leader of the world's Catholics had said on April 18 that threats against the people of Iran are "unacceptable."
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    Pope Leo described Mr. Trump's threat to destroy "a civilization" in Iran as "unacceptable."
    Mr. Trump continued by saying he does not want a pope who criticizes the President of the United States and added that if he were not in the White House, Leo would not be present in the Vatican either.
    Pope Leo also called on world leaders during the Easter holiday to end violence and stop "idolizing themselves and money."
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shared an AI-generated image of himself after posting a message criticizing Pope Leo XIV.
    In this image, Trump stands in a bright red robe with his hand on a sick man, surrounded by symbols including the American flag, eagles, fighter jets, the Statue of Liberty, and heroes of his community.
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    Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church, announced on Monday, April 24, while heading to Algeria, that he has no intention of "debating or arguing" with Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and only supports the Christian message of promoting peace.
    Pope Leo XIV begins his African trip from Algeria.
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    On Monday, April 24, Pope Leo told Reuters that following Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4 billion-member church, he intends to continue opposing the war.
    In remarks made on the papal plane heading to Algeria, where he begins his 10-day trip to four African countries, he also stated that the Christian message is being "misused."
    Pope Leo told Reuters: "I don't want to engage in a debate with him. I don't think the message of the Gospel is such that some people misuse it."
    He added: "I will seriously continue to oppose the war, aiming to promote peace, dialogue, and multilateral relations among countries to find fair solutions to problems."
    The leader of the world's Catholics said: "Today, many people in the world are suffering. Many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone needs to rise up and say there is a better way."
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  11. 13 Apr 2026, 13:27·

    The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters on Tuesday, April 24, described the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as an example of "piracy at sea" and warned that if this order is implemented, "no port in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe."

    This military entity states that the U.S. "imposing restrictions" on the movement of vessels in international waters is "an illegal act and constitutes piracy."

    The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters added that "the security of ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for no one."

    The statement further emphasizes that "if the security of the ports of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe."
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  12. 13 Apr 2026, 06:12·

    The Wall Street Journal, citing two informed American officials, reported that the United States presented "a set of clear red lines" as main conditions during negotiations between Islamabad and Iran.

    According to the report, one of the most important of these conditions is the complete cessation of uranium enrichment by Iran. The U.S. has also demanded the dismantling of all major enrichment facilities and the retrieval of high-enriched materials.

    The report adds that Washington is also seeking the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without any fees for the passage of ships and has emphasized the need for a broader agreement involving regional allies.

    In another part of these conditions, the U.S. has asked Iran to stop financial support for proxy groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, these demands have been presented as America's red lines in the negotiations and reflect a tougher approach towards Tehran.
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  13. 13 Apr 2026, 01:47·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said on Sunday night, just hours before the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began, that he does not care whether the Iranian regime returns to negotiations or not. He stated, "They came back, they came back; if they didn't come back, it doesn't matter to me."

    He pointed out the destruction of the Iranian regime's navy and the loss of a significant portion of its missiles, drones, and military power, saying that we took these actions because they broke their promises.

    Trump emphasized, "Remember, they lied about the Strait of Hormuz. They said they would open the strait, but they did not fulfill their commitment and did not open it."
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  14. 13 Apr 2026, 01:47·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in a conversation with reporters before boarding the plane that "very good things" are happening regarding the Strait of Hormuz and that the economic conditions in the U.S. are "going very well."

    In response to a question about the ceasefire, he stated that this ceasefire "is holding up well" and added that Iran's military capability has been severely weakened and a significant portion of its navy has been destroyed.

    Trump also announced that the naval blockade will be implemented starting at 10 AM tomorrow and mentioned that other countries are also taking action to prevent the sale of Iranian oil.

    The President of the United States emphasized that the country does not need Iranian oil, stating that U.S. oil production has increased and more ships are coming to the U.S. to load oil, and currently, there is no need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  15. 12 Apr 2026, 21:03·

    CENTCOM: Iran's maritime blockade will begin on Monday evening

    The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that, in execution of the President's order, it will commence a maritime blockade of all incoming and outgoing traffic to Iranian ports starting at 10 AM on April 13, Eastern Time [Monday at 5:30 PM Iran Time].

    According to this announcement, the blockade will be applied equally and without discrimination against vessels from all countries entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. At the same time, CENTCOM forces emphasized that the freedom of navigation for vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian ports will not be disrupted.

    It has also been stated that prior to the implementation of this blockade, additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through an official notice. All mariners are advised to closely follow maritime notices while operating in the Sea of Oman and routes leading to the Strait of Hormuz and to contact U.S. naval forces via channel 16 for ship-to-ship communication.
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  16. 12 Apr 2026, 20:33·

    The opposition party to Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, has won the parliamentary elections.

    The National Election Office of Hungary announced on Sunday evening, April 23, that the "Tisza" party, which opposes the government of Viktor Orbán, has secured approximately 135 seats out of a total of 199 in parliament based on preliminary results with 45.7% of the votes counted.

    Viktor Orbán accepted defeat moments later in a speech against his rival, a former government figure and newcomer to politics who promised a "system change."

    Orbán, who has led this Central European country for 16 years, stated: "The election results, although not yet final, are clear and understandable; they are painful for us, but unambiguous."

    Polls had predicted unprecedented voter turnout, and Hungarian television showed long lines outside some polling stations in Budapest, the capital.

    Reuters reports that if the final results confirm these preliminary estimates, the end of Orbán's 16-year rule will have significant implications not only for Hungary but also for the European Union, Ukraine, and beyond.

    This outcome is likely to end Hungary's confrontational role within the European Union and may pave the way for a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan to war-torn Ukraine, which had been blocked by Orbán.

    Orbán's defeat could also lead to the release of EU funds for Hungary; funds that this bloc had suspended due to what Brussels described as Orbán's "undermining of democratic standards."

    If confirmed, his exit would also deprive Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, of his main ally in the European Union and create a wave of shock among right-wing movements in the West as well as in the White House.

    Within Hungary, the victory of the Tisza party could open the way for reforms that the party claims will aim to combat corruption and restore the independence of the judiciary and other institutions.

    However, the extent of these reforms depends on whether Tisza can secure a two-thirds constitutional majority necessary to repeal a large part of Orbán's legacy.
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  17. 12 Apr 2026, 19:58·

    Keir Starmer emphasized the necessity of achieving a sustainable ceasefire during a call with Emmanuel Macron, and both leaders agreed that any ceasefire should include Lebanon.

    The British Prime Minister's Office added that Starmer and Macron agreed on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and energy supply.
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  18. 12 Apr 2026, 18:38·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, reacted to the recent threats from the United States regarding a maritime blockade, which were made just a day after negotiations in Islamabad. He stated that the Iranian nation has proven over the past 47 years that it does not succumb to military pressure and sanctions.

    Qalibaf described the enemy as "desperate," asserting that "such rhetoric is ineffective, and the world has witnessed Iran's resilience firsthand." He warned Washington, saying, "If you come with logic, we will respond with logic, but if you fight, we will fight." He emphasized that the Islamic Republic will not yield to any threats and cautioned the U.S. not to test the "will of the nation," as a "greater lesson" will be taught to them.

    These remarks come at a time when, in a war that lasted over a month, the Islamic Republic lost a significant portion of its military infrastructure, with key facilities such as steel factories in Ahvaz and Isfahan and refineries in Khuzestan and Fars province being targeted, which are far from being rebuilt.
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  19. 12 Apr 2026, 18:37·

    Following the statements by Donald Trump, the President of the United States, regarding Britain and other countries sending their mine-sweeping ships to the Strait of Hormuz, the British government announced that its efforts to form a "broad coalition" with France and other partners to ensure the security of navigation through this waterway are ongoing and that there has been no change in this policy.

    A spokesperson for the British government stated on Sunday in an interview with CNN: "We continue to support freedom of navigation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; this is urgently needed to support the global economy and control living costs domestically."

    Last month, Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, had also announced that "our mine-hunting systems are currently present in the region."

    Trump's remarks about the presence of British mine-sweepers in the Strait of Hormuz came shortly after he announced that the U.S. Navy would begin a blockade of this waterway. However, according to CNN's interpretation, Britain will not participate in the naval blockade operation.
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  20. 12 Apr 2026, 18:37·

    Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced after visiting the areas controlled by his country in southern Lebanon that the war in Lebanon is still ongoing and military operations have not stopped.

    He emphasized the continuation of operations against Hezbollah, stating: "There is still a lot of work to be done, and we are in the process of doing it."
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  21. 12 Apr 2026, 16:27·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in an interview with Fox News on Sunday: "I can bring Iran back to the 'Stone Age' in just one hour."
    Trump stated: "I can cripple Iran; in such a way that within just one hour, I can eliminate its entire energy sector; everything, all its facilities, including its power plants, which is a very important issue. But I hate to do this because if I do, rebuilding it will take at least ten years, and they may never be able to rebuild it."
    He added: "In half a day, not a single intact bridge will be left for them, not a single power plant will remain standing, and they will return to the 'Stone Age.'"
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  22. 12 Apr 2026, 16:27·

    Donald Trump, in detailing the negotiations in Islamabad, stated that despite the intense and even "friendly" atmosphere in the final hours of discussions, the sessions reached an impasse over a critical issue. Trump emphasized that representatives from both countries nearly reached an agreement on all matters, but Tehran's insistence on maintaining its "nuclear ambitions" prevented the finalization of the deal. He pointed out that this issue is Washington's top priority and asserted that without the complete withdrawal of the Islamic Republic from its nuclear program, no agreement would be worthwhile.
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  23. 12 Apr 2026, 16:24·

    Trump: The Threat of "Iranian Civilization" Brought Tehran Officials to the Negotiation Table; They Haven't Left the Talks Yet

    Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, attributed his harsh statements about the "destruction of civilization" as the reason for bringing the Islamic Republic to the negotiation table, stating that despite recent deadlocks, they have not yet left the talks. He belittled Iran's current military capabilities, declaring that the country's naval and air forces have been completely destroyed and that 158 of their ships are at the bottom of the sea.

    Trump emphasized that he has instructed his team in Islamabad to show no flexibility and to agree only on "100 percent" of America's demands. He predicted that Tehran officials, lacking any trump cards, would soon return and accept all of Washington's conditions. He clarified that accepting 90 or 95 percent of the demands is not enough for him, and he wants everything.
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  24. 12 Apr 2026, 15:45·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Sunday, April 23, defended the U.S. military intervention in Iran during an interview with Fox News, stating that the main goal of this action was to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.

    In response to a question about why the U.S. entered the conflicts, he said, "The simplest answer is that they should not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons." Trump claimed that Iran has the infrastructure and materials necessary to produce nuclear weapons and could have achieved this "within a month" without intervention.

    Trump also mentioned U.S. attacks, stating that B-2 bombers targeted and "completely destroyed" the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities. He considered this operation to be the main factor in preventing the advancement of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

    The President of the United States further stated that Iran had previously attacked several regional countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, and had fired about "1,800 missiles" at the UAE.
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  25. 12 Apr 2026, 15:16·

    Trump says Iran's maritime blockade will be "at a higher level than Venezuela"

    The U.S. President stated on Sunday, shortly after announcing that he had ordered the immediate start of a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, that "we are implementing a complete blockade. We are not going to allow Iran to make money from selling oil to those it likes and not to those it doesn't. It will either be for everyone or for no one; and that's how it will be. You saw what we did with Venezuela. It will be something similar, but at a higher level."

    He referred to the blockade imposed last year to prevent Venezuela from selling oil, which ultimately led to a raid by U.S. special forces and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his transfer to the U.S.
    In the interview with Fox News, the U.S. President also announced that other countries are set to assist in clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines laid by Iran.
    He said, "We have mine sweepers there. We now have very advanced underwater mine sweepers that are the latest and best, but we are also deploying more traditional mine sweepers. And as far as I know, Britain and a few other countries are also sending mine sweepers."
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in an interview with Fox News: "We intend to block the Strait of Hormuz; this will take some time."

    Earlier, the U.S. President announced on Sunday that the Navy would immediately begin the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and would also seize any vessels in international waters that had paid fees to Iran.

    Donald Trump told Fox News that clearing the Strait wouldn't take long.
    He added, "NATO now wants to help with the Strait of Hormuz issue. We believe many countries will assist us in this matter. We are deploying more mine sweepers; Britain and a few other countries are also sending mine sweepers."

    He emphasized, "When this crisis is over, the price of oil and gas will ultimately decrease."

    Donald Trump told Fox News that officials of the Islamic Republic "have not left the negotiating table; I predict they will return and give us whatever we want."
    He added, "A post on social media about the destruction of Iranian civilization made the Iranians come to the negotiating table."
    Earlier, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, announced that his country would try to facilitate a new dialogue between the Islamic Republic and the U.S. in the coming days.
    He said, "It is essential for both parties to adhere to their commitment to the ceasefire."
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    The U.S. President said, "You probably saw that we passed two very advanced, beautiful, and new destroyers right through the middle of the Strait yesterday, and no one dared to take action against us."
    Trump continued, "The reason is that we track the path of the fired weapon; that is, our weapon tracks the origin of the fire and eliminates the people on the other side within three minutes. The technology is incredible."

    These remarks from Trump came after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that two of its missile destroyers had begun mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
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    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in an interview with Fox News that he will not back down from his demands in the ongoing negotiations with the Islamic Republic. Referring to the new round of talks in Islamabad, he emphasized that he has instructed his negotiating team to agree only on "one hundred percent" of U.S. demands, and accepting 90 or 95 percent of the conditions is not acceptable to him.
    Trump stated that due to the destruction of Iran's military capabilities, Tehran currently has no "trump card" to play at the negotiating table. He pointed to the destruction of the Islamic Republic's naval and air fleet, saying, "158 of their ships are now at the bottom of the sea." He also referenced the destruction of one of Iran's most advanced warships by U.S. fast submarines.
    The U.S. President mocked the old slogans of "Death to America," stating that his tough statements were what ultimately brought the Iranians to the negotiating table, and despite recent deadlocks, they still have not dared to leave the table. He predicted that Tehran would soon return and fully accept all of Washington's demands.
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  26. 12 Apr 2026, 13:10·

    Trump's post, machine translation:
    So, here's the story: The meeting went well, most issues were agreed upon, but the only matter that really mattered, the nuclear issue, remained unresolved. From this moment on, the United States Navy, the world's premier naval force, will begin the process of blockading any ship that wishes to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. At some point, we will reach a situation where "everyone is allowed to enter and everyone is allowed to exit," but Iran has prevented this situation from happening by claiming that "there may be mines placed somewhere there" and that no one but themselves knows about it.

    This is extortion from the world, and the leaders of countries, especially the United States, will never yield to extortion. I have also instructed our Navy to identify and stop any vessel in international waters that has paid Iran fees or tolls. No one who pays illegal fees will have safe passage in open waters. We will also begin the process of destroying the mines that the Iranians have placed in the Strait. Any Iranian who fires at us or at civilian and peaceful ships will be severely crushed.

    Iran knows better than anyone how to end this situation; a situation that has already devastated their country. Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their defense and radar systems are practically ineffective, Khomeini and most of what is called their "leaders" are dead; and all of this is due to their nuclear ambitions. The blockade will begin soon. Other countries will also participate in this blockade. Iran will not be allowed to benefit from this illegal extortion. They want money and, more importantly, they seek to achieve nuclear capability.

    Furthermore, at the appropriate time, we are fully prepared for the final action, and our armed forces will finish what little remains of Iran.

    Donald J. Trump
    realDonaldTrump
    Iran had committed to opening the Strait of Hormuz, but deliberately refrained from fulfilling this commitment. This action has caused anxiety, disruption, and suffering for many people and countries around the world. They claim to have mined the waters, while their entire navy and a significant portion of their mine-laying equipment have been completely destroyed. They may have done such a thing, but which ship owner is willing to take such a risk? This situation has left a large stain of disgrace and a lasting harm on Iran's credibility and what remains of their "leaders," but we have moved past all of this. As they promised, they must begin the process of reopening this international waterway as soon as possible. They have violated almost every possible law.

    I was fully briefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Representative Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner regarding the meeting held in Islamabad; a meeting that was conducted under the kind and highly efficient guidance of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. They are extraordinary men and continually thank me for saving 30 to 50 million people in a horrific war that could have occurred with India. Hearing these words is always valuable to me; the level of humanitarianism being discussed is unimaginable.

    The meeting with Iran began in the early hours of the morning and continued throughout the night; nearly 20 hours. I can talk in great detail about these negotiations and the achievements made, but only one issue matters: Iran is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions.

    In many ways, the points that were agreed upon are even better than continuing our military operations until a final outcome, but against one issue, all those points become irrelevant: that nuclear power is placed in the hands of such unstable, difficult, and unpredictable individuals.

    My three representatives, during this time, as expected, established friendly and respectful relations with the Iranian representatives, namely Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Ali Bagheri, but this is of no importance, as they were completely stubborn and inflexible on the most important issue; and as I have said from the very beginning and for years, Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.
    realDonaldTrump
    Update: A few hours later, he deleted it and rewrote it, correcting where he mistakenly wrote Khomeini to Khamenei.
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  27. 12 Apr 2026, 13:10·

    Yasmin Ansari, a Democratic and Iranian-American member of the U.S. House of Representatives, criticized the use of the term "Arabian Gulf" in a message on X directed at the U.S. Secretary of Defense on Sunday, April 23.

    In her post, she wrote: "Last summer, I introduced the Persian Gulf Act after Trump threatened to change its name. Today, Pete Hegseth referred to it as the Arabian Gulf. The Persian Gulf has been recognized by international bodies by this name for centuries. Trump and Hegseth cannot change that now."

    Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, mentioned in an Instagram post on Saturday that the passage of two U.S. ships through the Strait of Hormuz was "part of a broader mission to ensure the complete clearance of the strait from mines laid by the Revolutionary Guard in the 'Arabian Gulf.'"
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  28. 12 Apr 2026, 13:09·

    Following the official announcement of the failure of negotiations between Iran and Washington in Islamabad, several officials of the Islamic Republic reacted to these talks.

    On the morning of Sunday, April 23, 1405, the head of the ideological and political organization of the police stated: "Even if an agreement is reached, we will not compromise with infidelity; the agreement is meant to end the war, not to reconcile between the Islamic Republic and the United States." He also called for "an apology from Trump and Netanyahu and their acknowledgment of their mistakes."

    At the same time, "Hamidreza Hajibabaei," the deputy speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, emphasized that the Islamic Republic does not have a "negotiating team," and the individuals sent to Pakistan went for "soft warfare" and "struggle in the field of diplomacy" to advance "America's surrender at the United Nations." According to him, any outcome other than this is unacceptable. Regarding the presence of the Islamic Republic's delegation in Pakistan, he stated, "Our negotiation is our war," and the message from "our people" in the streets is that the discourse of the Islamic Republic is "the discourse of the sword." Hajibabaei continued: "The current war of America and Israel against the Islamic Republic is a fundamental war, and as long as we do not bring America to its knees, this war will continue."

    Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, wrote in a message that the negotiators sent by the Islamic Republic to Islamabad, Pakistan, were "guardians of the rights in the field."

    "Mohammad Javad Zarif," the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic during the presidency of "Hassan Rouhani" and a senior member of the Iranian negotiating team during the "JCPOA," also referred to a statement by J.D. Vance in a press conference after the negotiations ended, where he said, "They decided not to accept our conditions." In his X account, he wrote: "Do you want to know why the negotiations failed? No negotiation—at least with Iran—will succeed based on 'our/your conditions.' The United States must learn this: you cannot dictate terms to Iran. It is still not too late to learn."

    "Ismail Baqaei," the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, after the official announcement of the end of negotiations, emphasized the atmosphere of "distrust and suspicion" between the two negotiating delegations, stating: "We reached an understanding on a number of issues, but on two or three important topics, there was a gap in views, and ultimately, the discussions did not lead to an agreement."
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  29. 12 Apr 2026, 13:09·

    Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and head of the Iranian negotiating team in Pakistan, said in his first comment on the matter hours after the announcement of the talks' failure by Donald Trump's deputy: "America understood our logic and principles, and now it is time to decide whether it can gain our trust or not?"

    The message stated: "Before the negotiations, I emphasized that we have the necessary goodwill and intention, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we do not trust the other side."

    Qalibaf also wrote: "We consider diplomacy of power as another method alongside military struggle to realize the rights of the Iranian people."

    From the remarks of this high-ranking official of the Islamic Republic, it appears that Tehran does not yet consider the negotiation file with the United States closed.

    The Axios news website also quoted "a source familiar with the discussions in Islamabad" as saying that "part of the disagreements was related to Iran's insistence on controlling the Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to give up its enriched uranium reserves."
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  30. 12 Apr 2026, 02:39·

    JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, said in a brief press conference to reporters on Sunday morning Islamabad time that Washington did not reach an agreement with the Islamic Republic and the American delegation is returning to the United States.

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