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In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has announced that the Iran deal will come to an end with a major compromise. Speaking in an interview with an American TV channel, Trump said that they are successfully handling the Iran issue, are in a strong position in negotiations, and do not want further extension of ceasefire. He added that the naval blockade of Iran has been successful, and they do not have time to waste on this issue. The US President also stated that they are fully prepared to take military action if needed, and will not rush into any decision regarding the Iran issue.
Earlier, Trump had accused Iran of violating the ceasefire in a statement, saying that Iran had committed multiple ceasefire violations. He had also linked the lifting of the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to the Iran deal and had said that Iran would have to initiate negotiations first, or face issues that it has not seen before. In another development, Trump had hinted at the possibility of participating in peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, should a deal be reached.
According to a report by a British news agency, Trump is expected to participate in the second round of peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, either in person or virtually. French President Emmanuel Macron had announced the death of a diplomat injured in Lebanon, while UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had announced that a new metro line in Dubai would be built at a cost of $26 billion. The project is expected to be completed by November this year.
In an interview with an American newspaper, Trump said that good news was expected in the second round of talks with Iran. Indonesia had condemned the Israeli flag being hoisted on the rubble of the Indonesian hospital in Gaza. The crisis is not a short-term or minor one, but a serious one, possibly as severe as the crises in 1973 and 2022, said Musaad Mekdad. According to Press TV, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had claimed to have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating the ceasefire. In a statement, Esmaeil Baqai said that they would take action when it was felt that diplomacy was in the best interest of the country. The IRGC claimed that the two ships were seized because they posed a risk to safety in the Strait.
The situation regarding Afghanistan’s representation in the United Nations remains uncertain, with the country being excluded from voting in the General Assembly for the fourth consecutive year. According to Avett Cooper, the resumption of aggression in the region and the global economy would be a major shock. In Iran, the 21st of April is celebrated as the day of Sheikh Saadi Shirazi. Despite the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, at least 34 tankers have successfully passed through the waterway, with several carrying Iranian oil.
In a commentary published in an Indian media outlet, it was said that Iran had turned the Strait of Hormuz into its most powerful strategic weapon, instead of its nuclear capabilities, which are considered crucial for global energy trade. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the current regional situation is precarious, with the balance between war and peace being fragile. A new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that 7,904 people were killed or went missing on various migration routes between 2025. The US media has reported that Trump has extended the Iran ceasefire by 3 to 5 days. The IRGC has claimed to have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating the ceasefire. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made the licensing of solar system installers mandatory. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to conduct an investigation into the positive test of Mohammad Nawaz. According to sources, Dr. Hasanat had asked for two months to join the team. Dr. Hasanat had also visited the Jinnah Cardiac Institute. A woman karate player from Quetta died after falling off a scooter.
