The United Nations has chosen Iran as a vice president for the implementation of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, despite strong opposition from the United States. The move has sparked a heated exchange between American and Iranian representatives during the 11th conference on the treaty’s implementation.
Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Reza Najafi, dismissed American concerns by stating that the United States is the only country to have used atomic weapons and is now attempting to act as a mediator for the treaty’s implementation. Najafi emphasized that Iran is part of a group of countries that have signed the treaty, unlike Israel, which has yet to sign.
The United Nations General Assembly elected 34 vice presidents during the 11th conference on the treaty’s implementation. In a separate incident, Sri Lankan authorities arrested 22 Buddhist monks accused of being involved in drug smuggling in the capital city of Colombo.
CNN reported that the United States and Iran are not as far apart as it seems, according to a statement made by the American president. The statement further revealed that Iran has called for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Six Pakistani nationals were arrested in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during an operation conducted by the Hajj security forces. Former American Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman stated that Donald Trump wants Iran to completely disarm before any progress can be made. The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+. The decision is set to take effect on May 1, 2026.
According to a report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 1 million Afghan girls have been affected by the restrictions imposed by the Taliban. The United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bennett, made a significant claim about Iran’s oil reserves. Japan has tightened its policy against foreign nationals residing in the country without proper documentation, with a record 318 individuals being deported last year.
Qatar has expressed its full support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the Iran-US talks. In a tragic incident, a poor tribal man in the Indian state of Odisha was forced to exhume his deceased sister’s grave to withdraw her savings from the bank account.
A plan proposed by Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed after two months of war. The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian embassy in Ghana has released a new Lego video on its official social media account. The United States has been warned by its president that it is approaching a crucial deadline on May 1, as the US cannot engage in military action against Iran without congressional approval under the War Powers Act.
Iran’s oil reserves have been a major point of contention, according to a statement made by the United States Treasury Secretary. Former American Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman stated that Donald Trump wants Iran to completely disarm before any progress can be made.
