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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Iran Releases Detained Japanese National, Tokyo Confirms

Tokyo — Iran has released a Japanese national detained since January 20, Japan’s government said on Tuesday, confirming the individual

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Iran Defies Trump Deadline as Hormuz Standoff Intensifies

Dubai — Iran rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal and refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as hostilities

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Israel Air Defences Activated as Iran Launches Missiles After Strikes

Jerusalem— Israel’s military said early Tuesday its air defence systems were activated to intercept missiles launched from Iran, shortly after

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Airstrikes Hit Iran Cities, Kill Dozens as Conflict Intensifies

Tehran — An airstrike on a residential building near the city of Eslamshar southwest of Tehran killed at least 13

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Iran Rebukes Trump Threats as Strait Crisis Jolts Global Trade

Tehran — Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to strike Iranian infrastructure, as tensions

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US, Iran Weigh 45-Day Ceasefire Plan Amid Intensifying Conflict

Washington— The United States, Iran and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a broader two-phase

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North Korea Calibrates Iran Ties, Signals Openness to US Engagement

Seoul — North Korea is distancing itself from Iran and moderating its public stance on the ongoing conflict to preserve

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Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran Infrastructure Over Strait Closure

Washington– U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States would target Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday

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Zarif Floats Ceasefire Terms as Iran Signals Openness to Deal

Dubai— Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed potential terms for ending the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, suggesting

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Iranian Missiles Strike Israel as Conflict Intensifies

Jerusalem— Israel came under a fresh wave of missile attacks from Iran on Friday, with air defense systems intercepting most

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