US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions - Reuters

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions  Reuters

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran - AP News

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran  AP News

Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran in Bid to Keep Peace Talks Alive

The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.

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Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze - WSJ

Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze  WSJ

Trump to be honored by CNN's potential new owner ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump is reportedly being honored at a dinner hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison, who may be the next owner of CNN as he pursues a Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.

Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire

Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.

U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

US will not extend temporary sanctions waiver on sale of Russian & Iranian oil

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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge - The Straits Times

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge  The Straits Times

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

White House budget director Russell Vought said he is not able to estimate the cost of the war with Iran, after US President Donald Trump requested a massive $1.5 trillion annual military budget.

White House Denies US Sought Ceasefire With Iran, Fresh Talks Likely In Pak

The war has led Iran to effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery for global crude and gas shipments

U.S. optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believes the war with Iran is nearly over, even as a shipping blockade he announced in the Strait of Hormuz came into effect.

White House denies US requested Iran ceasefire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan

The White House denied reports Wednesday that the United States requested an extension of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, set to expire next week, while striking a positive note on the prospects of a deal with the Islamic Republic. During a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said that the next round of peace talks with Tehran will "very likely" take place in Pakistan, as Pakistan is working to facilitate the resumption of the talks after Washington and Tehran faile

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Crude oil steady on signs U.S., Iran may extend ceasefire, restart talks

Fuel prices may rise if Persian Gulf tensions persist: PM’s adviser - The Daily Star

Fuel prices may rise if Persian Gulf tensions persist: PM’s adviser  The Daily Star

Pakistani delegation including CDF Munir arrives in Tehran ahead of likely US-Iran talks - Geo News

Pakistani delegation including CDF Munir arrives in Tehran ahead of likely US-Iran talks  Geo News

U.S., Iran consider extending ceasefire by two weeks – Bloomberg

The United States and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which is set to expire on Tuesday, April 21, by another two weeks to allow more time for negotiations on a potential peace agreement.

Iran threatens shipping in Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues - The Daily Star Lebanon

Iran threatens shipping in Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues  The Daily Star Lebanon

Why the US naval blockade against Iran will fail - Tehran Times

Why the US naval blockade against Iran will fail  Tehran Times

President Barzani, French envoy stress need to maintain US-Iran ceasefire - rudaw.net

President Barzani, French envoy stress need to maintain US-Iran ceasefire  rudaw.net

US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks - the-star.co.ke

US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks  the-star.co.ke

Pakistan seeks to revive Iran-US talks after negotiations in Islamabad fail - PressTV

Pakistan seeks to revive Iran-US talks after negotiations in Islamabad fail  PressTV

Qatar an ‘honest broker for peace’: European Council President

The meetings come as the fragile U.S.-Iran truce—brokered by Pakistan on 8 April—approaches its final day without a new deal in sight.  President of the European Council Antonio Costa praised… (The post Qatar an ‘honest broker for peace’: European Council President is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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