Pakistan has emerged as the key negotiator in talks between the United States and Iran.
The first round may have been unsuccessful, but people there have expressed pride to have been chosen as hosts.
Officials remain hopeful that negotiations will continue.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Pakistan has emerged as the key negotiator in talks between the United States and Iran.
The first round may have been unsuccessful, but people there have expressed pride to have been chosen as hosts.
Officials remain hopeful that negotiations will continue.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from Islamabad, Pakistan.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Anna Burns‑Francis, Al Jazeera examines why high‑level US–Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, and how rival red lines over nuclear power, regional influence and control of the Strait of Hormuz now threaten a fragile ceasefire. From our Washington, DC bureau to the White House, the programme asks what a global superpower is really showing the world about consistency and stability as US negotiators return home empty‑handed and President Donald Trump responds by ordering a naval blockade on Iran’s main energy lifeline.
We break down the clash at the negotiating table in Pakistan. On the US side, Vice President JD Vance insists Iran “has chosen not to accept our terms”. Washington’s priorities are clear: a permanent ban on Iranian nuclear weapons, the elimination or export of enriched uranium, an end to uranium enrichment inside Iran, guaranteed freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for armed groups across the region. Across the table, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran brings “goodwill and intent” but “does not trust the other side” after two recent wars, and will not surrender what it sees as sovereign rights – including enrichment for civilian use, non‑negotiable missile capabilities, sanctions relief and effective control over Hormuz.
From the White House, Alan Fisher explains how Trump’s “all or none” blockade aims to stop Iran charging tolls or taking untraceable cryptocurrency payments from ships, throttle its access to hard currency, and use the strait – once the route for 20 percent of global oil trade – to strip away Iran’s key source of leverage. We examine how this strategy fits a long‑running pattern: a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven style rooted in New York real estate and echoes of the “madman theory”, from threats to “end a civilisation” to warnings of “lethal prosecution and destruction” if no “real agreement” is reached before the ceasefire runs out in nine days.
In the studio, former US Ambassador and Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and former senior CIA analyst John Nixon join Anna Burns‑Francis to assess how far apart the two sides remain and why the talks were always unlikely to solve decades‑old disputes in less than a day. They explore the diplomatic puzzle of reconciling a US demand for zero enrichment with Iran’s insistence on its nuclear “rights”, the gap between US claims of having “obliterated” Iran’s military capacity and the reality that missiles and nuclear know‑how can be rebuilt, and whether Tehran’s time‑buying tactics – haggling to the last minute and trying to exhaust its opponent – are again paying off.
Heidi Zhou‑Castro charts the domestic fallout, from gloomy “no deal” headlines that hit before Vance landed back in Washington to partisan TV interviews framing the US–Iran war as either necessary pressure or an unauthorised, strategy‑free conflict. She reports on growing concern that a “blockade of a blockade” could drag in more countries, rattle global energy markets and push fuel prices higher for American households.
Finally, Alex Baird rounds out the programme with the online battle over what happens next – tracking how a now‑deleted Christlike image of the president, conspiracy‑minded calls for him to “wake up” and make a different deal with Iran, and conservative praise for a supposed “reverse UNO card” collide with criticism of Trump’s weekend at a UFC fight and warnings that maximalist demands could lock both sides into a prolonged test of endurance.
This is America asks whether there is still room to renegotiate each side’s “non‑negotiables” – or whether the red lines drawn in Islamabad and on the waters of Hormuz are now too deep to erase.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Anna Burns‑Francis, Al Jazeera examines why high‑level US–Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, and how rival red lines over nuclear power, regional influence and control of the Strait of Hormuz now threaten a fragile ceasefire. From our Washington, DC bureau to the White House, the programme asks what a global superpower is really showing the world about consistency and stability as US negotiators return home empty‑handed and President Donald Trump responds by ordering a naval blockade on Iran’s main energy lifeline.
We break down the clash at the negotiating table in Pakistan. On the US side, Vice President JD Vance insists Iran “has chosen not to accept our terms”. Washington’s priorities are clear: a permanent ban on Iranian nuclear weapons, the elimination or export of enriched uranium, an end to uranium enrichment inside Iran, guaranteed freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for armed groups across the region. Across the table, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran brings “goodwill and intent” but “does not trust the other side” after two recent wars, and will not surrender what it sees as sovereign rights – including enrichment for civilian use, non‑negotiable missile capabilities, sanctions relief and effective control over Hormuz.
From the White House, Alan Fisher explains how Trump’s “all or none” blockade aims to stop Iran charging tolls or taking untraceable cryptocurrency payments from ships, throttle its access to hard currency, and use the strait – once the route for 20 percent of global oil trade – to strip away Iran’s key source of leverage. We examine how this strategy fits a long‑running pattern: a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven style rooted in New York real estate and echoes of the “madman theory”, from threats to “end a civilisation” to warnings of “lethal prosecution and destruction” if no “real agreement” is reached before the ceasefire runs out in nine days.
In the studio, former US Ambassador and Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and former senior CIA analyst John Nixon join Anna Burns‑Francis to assess how far apart the two sides remain and why the talks were always unlikely to solve decades‑old disputes in less than a day. They explore the diplomatic puzzle of reconciling a US demand for zero enrichment with Iran’s insistence on its nuclear “rights”, the gap between US claims of having “obliterated” Iran’s military capacity and the reality that missiles and nuclear know‑how can be rebuilt, and whether Tehran’s time‑buying tactics – haggling to the last minute and trying to exhaust its opponent – are again paying off.
Heidi Zhou‑Castro charts the domestic fallout, from gloomy “no deal” headlines that hit before Vance landed back in Washington to partisan TV interviews framing the US–Iran war as either necessary pressure or an unauthorised, strategy‑free conflict. She reports on growing concern that a “blockade of a blockade” could drag in more countries, rattle global energy markets and push fuel prices higher for American households.
Finally, Alex Baird rounds out the programme with the online battle over what happens next – tracking how a now‑deleted Christlike image of the president, conspiracy‑minded calls for him to “wake up” and make a different deal with Iran, and conservative praise for a supposed “reverse UNO card” collide with criticism of Trump’s weekend at a UFC fight and warnings that maximalist demands could lock both sides into a prolonged test of endurance.
This is America asks whether there is still room to renegotiate each side’s “non‑negotiables” – or whether the red lines drawn in Islamabad and on the waters of Hormuz are now too deep to erase.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has urged Lebanon to cancel a planned Washington meeting with Israeli representatives, dismissing direct negotiations as futile, as the Iran-backed group remains at war with the country.
Hezbollah's secretary general Naim Qassem has rejected talks between the Lebanese government and Israel.
Ambassadors from both nations are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday.
But Qassem says the talks are a pretext to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto has more from Tyre, southern Lebanon.
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Hezbollah's secretary general Naim Qassem has rejected talks between the Lebanese government and Israel.
Ambassadors from both nations are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday.
But Qassem says the talks are a pretext to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto has more from Tyre, southern Lebanon.
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US President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal “very badly” after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, insisting any framework hinges on Tehran agreeing never to develop a nuclear weapon.
The UK prime minister says British ships will not participate in the US blockade.
Keir Starmer says he will convene a summit to help ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open once the war comes to an end.
Starmer told parliament it must reopen without conditions or tolls.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from London.
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The UK prime minister says British ships will not participate in the US blockade.
Keir Starmer says he will convene a summit to help ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open once the war comes to an end.
Starmer told parliament it must reopen without conditions or tolls.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from London.
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Family and colleagues mourned Red Cross paramedic Hassan Badawi, who was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Beit Yahoun on Sunday while responding to an emergency call. He is one of 89 health workers killed in Lebanon since the conflict escalated.
A warning that this report contains distressing images.
Lebanon’s health ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed and more than 6,000 injured by Israeli strikes since the beginning of March.
The attacks have caused a surge in patients with burn injuries.
Lebanon’s public health services lack the specialised medical care to treat them.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from a burns unit in the city of Sidon.
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A warning that this report contains distressing images.
Lebanon’s health ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed and more than 6,000 injured by Israeli strikes since the beginning of March.
The attacks have caused a surge in patients with burn injuries.
Lebanon’s public health services lack the specialised medical care to treat them.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from a burns unit in the city of Sidon.
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Police have scaled up enforcement in the Indian city of Noida as a factory workers' protest turns violent for the fourth consecutive day, amid global cost-of-living pressures linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Hundreds of houses were affected in Indonesia's West Java due to flooding from heavy rainfall. Key transportation routes were cut off after the Citarum River overflowed from the floods.
Hospitals in northern Nigeria estimate up to 200 people may have been killed, most of them civilians.
That’s after the military bombed a market in the town of Jilli on Sunday.
It says it was targeting members of Boko Haram.
Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic reports.
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Hospitals in northern Nigeria estimate up to 200 people may have been killed, most of them civilians.
That’s after the military bombed a market in the town of Jilli on Sunday.
It says it was targeting members of Boko Haram.
Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic reports.
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After 16 years, Hungary’s far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his populist Fidesz Party have been defeated.
Orban’s former ally Peter Magyar will now take the helm.
Magyar says his conservative Tisza Party will shift away from Russia and towards the European Union.
But Orban had been supported not just by Putin, but by Netanyahu in Israel and Trump in the US.
So how will Washington react to the result after it publicly backed his government?
Can Budapest improve its relations with Brussels? And will that change the level of Europe’s support for Ukraine?
Presenter: Scott McLean
Guests
Gabor Scheiring, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and a former member of National Assembly of Hungary
Carl Bildt, Co-Chair of European Council on Foreign Relations and the Former Swedish Prime Minister
Kim Lane Scheppele, Professor at Princeton University.
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After 16 years, Hungary’s far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his populist Fidesz Party have been defeated.
Orban’s former ally Peter Magyar will now take the helm.
Magyar says his conservative Tisza Party will shift away from Russia and towards the European Union.
But Orban had been supported not just by Putin, but by Netanyahu in Israel and Trump in the US.
So how will Washington react to the result after it publicly backed his government?
Can Budapest improve its relations with Brussels? And will that change the level of Europe’s support for Ukraine?
Presenter: Scott McLean
Guests
Gabor Scheiring, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and a former member of National Assembly of Hungary
Carl Bildt, Co-Chair of European Council on Foreign Relations and the Former Swedish Prime Minister
Kim Lane Scheppele, Professor at Princeton University.
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President Donald Trump said the US naval blockade is aimed at preventing Iran from “blackmail” or “extort[ing] the world”
He added that the US does not rely on the Strait of Hormuz, saying: “We don’t use the strait,” and claiming the country has “more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia and Russia”.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher has more from Washington, DC.
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President Donald Trump said the US naval blockade is aimed at preventing Iran from “blackmail” or “extort[ing] the world”
He added that the US does not rely on the Strait of Hormuz, saying: “We don’t use the strait,” and claiming the country has “more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia and Russia”.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher has more from Washington, DC.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability after a meeting in Brussels on the fallout from the Iran conflict. Al Jazeera’s Abdullah Elshamy reports on the bloc’s response.
What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants? It is hard to know when the planning appears to have been done on the fly, according to war studies lecturer Samir Puri.
US President Donald Trump has taken aim at the head of the Roman Catholic Church on social media.
That’s after Pope Leo called for dialogue in a mass on Saturday, as negotiations to end the Iran war began in Pakistan. But he has said he would not “shy away” from appealing for peace.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports.
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US President Donald Trump has taken aim at the head of the Roman Catholic Church on social media.
That’s after Pope Leo called for dialogue in a mass on Saturday, as negotiations to end the Iran war began in Pakistan. But he has said he would not “shy away” from appealing for peace.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports.
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Experts warn a US blockade on Iranian ports may escalate into wider conflict, potentially targeting key Gulf ports.
The Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil trade, has become a flashpoint amid US-Iran war.
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Experts warn a US blockade on Iranian ports may escalate into wider conflict, potentially targeting key Gulf ports.
The Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil trade, has become a flashpoint amid US-Iran war.
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A US blockade of Iranian ports has taken effect.
The military says ships going to and coming from Iranian ports will be intercepted, along with vessels that pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has warned any Iranian navy vessel approaching American warships will be eliminated.
Iran’s armed forces called the restrictions in international waters “an illegal act” amounting to “piracy”. The IRGC has warned that any warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz would breach the current ceasefire.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US Correspondent Alan Fisher has more from Washington, DC and Ali Hashem is monitoring developments from Tehran.
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A US blockade of Iranian ports has taken effect.
The military says ships going to and coming from Iranian ports will be intercepted, along with vessels that pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has warned any Iranian navy vessel approaching American warships will be eliminated.
Iran’s armed forces called the restrictions in international waters “an illegal act” amounting to “piracy”. The IRGC has warned that any warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz would breach the current ceasefire.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US Correspondent Alan Fisher has more from Washington, DC and Ali Hashem is monitoring developments from Tehran.
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The Iranian military says an announced naval blockade on vessels by the United States in international waters would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened.
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The Iranian military says an announced naval blockade on vessels by the United States in international waters would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened.
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Israel's prime minister says he's spoken to US Vice President JD Vance after the failed peace talks in Pakistan.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he's in close contact with the Trump administration and supports the blockade on Iranian ports.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is following Israeli government's reaction near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
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Israel's prime minister says he's spoken to US Vice President JD Vance after the failed peace talks in Pakistan.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he's in close contact with the Trump administration and supports the blockade on Iranian ports.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is following Israeli government's reaction near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will focus on diplomacy and will not send ships to participate in the US blockade.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands has more from London, outside 10 Downing Street.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will focus on diplomacy and will not send ships to participate in the US blockade.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands has more from London, outside 10 Downing Street.
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"You can't be a vegetarian between meals...if you don't have the honesty or integrity to recognise the sameness of tactics and policy and the wielding of power that exists between the Democrats and the Republicans, you can't have an honest discussion"
– @DropSiteNews' co-founder Jeremy Scahill on US foreign policy
Cambodia's debt crisis deepens as the US-Israeli war on Iran drives up fuel costs.
Soaring diesel prices are worsening financial pressures on families already struggling with microloans charging up to 5 percent monthly interest.
Nearly 3.1 million of Cambodia's 3.8 million households hold microfinance debt totalling more than $18bn.
Farmers preparing to plant new crops face doubled fuel prices, forcing many to sell land or livestock. Rights groups warn that predatory lending practices and inflation are trapping vulnerable communities in an inescapable cycle of debt.
Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo reports from Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia.
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Cambodia's debt crisis deepens as the US-Israeli war on Iran drives up fuel costs.
Soaring diesel prices are worsening financial pressures on families already struggling with microloans charging up to 5 percent monthly interest.
Nearly 3.1 million of Cambodia's 3.8 million households hold microfinance debt totalling more than $18bn.
Farmers preparing to plant new crops face doubled fuel prices, forcing many to sell land or livestock. Rights groups warn that predatory lending practices and inflation are trapping vulnerable communities in an inescapable cycle of debt.
Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo reports from Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia.
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Lebanon and Israel are set to hold a preparatory meeting in Washington on Tuesday, with Lebanon's government saying the focus will be on ending the attacks.
Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salame said the meeting aims to produce "a pause, if not a ceasefire, in military activity so that the shelling stops and we can talk with some kind of serenity about what negotiations should look like."
Salame acknowledged that Lebanon has "not much leverage" as the country has seen "a retreat of the state in the past 20, 30 years," with the government now trying to reassert state authority.
On Israel's insistence on the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah, Salame — who has mediated conflicts around the world — said: "I have never seen a disarmament process taking place in a few days or a few hours.
This is a process that takes time — look at Central America, look at Southeast Asia."
When Asked about US guarantees for a reduction in violence, he said "guarantees is probably too big a word, too committal a word," but confirmed there has been "a promise, some kind of commitment that there should be a de-escalation," which residents of Beirut and its suburbs have noticed in recent days.
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Lebanon and Israel are set to hold a preparatory meeting in Washington on Tuesday, with Lebanon's government saying the focus will be on ending the attacks.
Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salame said the meeting aims to produce "a pause, if not a ceasefire, in military activity so that the shelling stops and we can talk with some kind of serenity about what negotiations should look like."
Salame acknowledged that Lebanon has "not much leverage" as the country has seen "a retreat of the state in the past 20, 30 years," with the government now trying to reassert state authority.
On Israel's insistence on the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah, Salame — who has mediated conflicts around the world — said: "I have never seen a disarmament process taking place in a few days or a few hours.
This is a process that takes time — look at Central America, look at Southeast Asia."
When Asked about US guarantees for a reduction in violence, he said "guarantees is probably too big a word, too committal a word," but confirmed there has been "a promise, some kind of commitment that there should be a de-escalation," which residents of Beirut and its suburbs have noticed in recent days.
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The US military says it will begin blockading Iranian ports so “Iran can no longer sell oil”. Al Jazeera’s Richard Gaisford explains what we know about the plan.
The Lebanese government says its planned meeting with Israel on Tuesday will focus on stopping cross-border attacks. Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame told Al Jazeera that an end to the violence is a prerequisite for any future peace talks.
A French court has found cement company Lafarge guilty of financing armed groups during the Syrian war. Prosecutors said the company paid millions of dollars to ISIL and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front between 2013 and 2014 to keep its factory operating.
The US has threatened to block Iran's ports as tensions escalate in the Gulf. Experts debate whether such a blockade is feasible and how Iran might respond, with the IRGC warning that Gulf ports should be accessible to all or none. The move aims to choke Iran's oil exports and economy, but analysts caution that enforcing a blockade could risk environmental disaster and draw the region closer to conflict. Meanwhile, European leaders are considering post-conflict maritime security roles, and diplomatic efforts continue despite the collapse of recent talks in Islamabad.
Mohammad Eslami is a Research Fellow in MENA studies at Tehran University. He joins us live from Tehran. Samir Puri is a Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London. He's in Singapore.
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The US has threatened to block Iran's ports as tensions escalate in the Gulf. Experts debate whether such a blockade is feasible and how Iran might respond, with the IRGC warning that Gulf ports should be accessible to all or none. The move aims to choke Iran's oil exports and economy, but analysts caution that enforcing a blockade could risk environmental disaster and draw the region closer to conflict. Meanwhile, European leaders are considering post-conflict maritime security roles, and diplomatic efforts continue despite the collapse of recent talks in Islamabad.
Mohammad Eslami is a Research Fellow in MENA studies at Tehran University. He joins us live from Tehran. Samir Puri is a Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London. He's in Singapore.
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US president Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
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US president Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
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Pope Leo said he will continue to speak out against war despite sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, telling reporters that the Christian message is being “abused” and that he does not want to enter a direct war of words with the president.
Peru’s presidential race remains close, with more than a third of ballots counted.
Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori has 17 percent of the vote.
But no candidate is close to the 50 percent needed to win outright, making a head-to-head runoff vote likely.
Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima.
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Peru’s presidential race remains close, with more than a third of ballots counted.
Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori has 17 percent of the vote.
But no candidate is close to the 50 percent needed to win outright, making a head-to-head runoff vote likely.
Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima.
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Iran's Joint Military Headquarters has issued a strong message that in case of any security threat, "it is going to be either for all or for none," adding that vessels affiliated with the enemy have "no right" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with tough repercussions promised if they approach.
The new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has announced a "new management" over the strait as Iran seeks to use the waterway as a strategic leverage point, including plans to impose transit fees on ships.
Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post that talks in Pakistan were the "most extensive at the highest level in 47 years," with Iran engaging in good faith, but when the parties were "inches away from a memorandum of understanding," Iran encountered "maximalism, shifting goalposts and blockade," concluding "zero lessons were learned."
Several sticking points remain, including Iran's nuclear dossier and its highly enriched uranium stockpile, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire on the Lebanese front, security assurances, Iran's ballistic missile programme, sanctions relief and frozen assets.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran.
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Iran's Joint Military Headquarters has issued a strong message that in case of any security threat, "it is going to be either for all or for none," adding that vessels affiliated with the enemy have "no right" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with tough repercussions promised if they approach.
The new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has announced a "new management" over the strait as Iran seeks to use the waterway as a strategic leverage point, including plans to impose transit fees on ships.
Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post that talks in Pakistan were the "most extensive at the highest level in 47 years," with Iran engaging in good faith, but when the parties were "inches away from a memorandum of understanding," Iran encountered "maximalism, shifting goalposts and blockade," concluding "zero lessons were learned."
Several sticking points remain, including Iran's nuclear dossier and its highly enriched uranium stockpile, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire on the Lebanese front, security assurances, Iran's ballistic missile programme, sanctions relief and frozen assets.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran.
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A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route, making it their largest mission so far.
Israeli forces intercepted and detained crew from a similar flotilla last year, but organisers say rough sea conditions mean the journey will be slower this time, with the fleet expected to reach international waters later this week.
Organisers accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and expanding control in Gaza.
They said the flotilla aims to challenge what they describe as an illegal blockade.
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A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route, making it their largest mission so far.
Israeli forces intercepted and detained crew from a similar flotilla last year, but organisers say rough sea conditions mean the journey will be slower this time, with the fleet expected to reach international waters later this week.
Organisers accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and expanding control in Gaza.
They said the flotilla aims to challenge what they describe as an illegal blockade.
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A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker showed visible signs of repairs after landing at RAF Mildenhall in the UK on Sunday, according to video from an aviation photographer. The refueling aircraft had previously been in Saudi Arabia and had earlier made an emergency landing in Crete.
Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”, warning that the ports in the Gulf and Seas of Oman are “either for everyone or for no one”. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi is in Tehran.
The United States military has announced a plan to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday after peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a deal.
Professor Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University in Qatar and Director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies told Al Jazeera that President Trump has once again engaged in "extremist rhetoric," adding that "the devil is in the details" regarding whether a blockade can be enforced without triggering Iranian retaliation.
Kamrava warned that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has not hesitated to hit energy facilities in Gulf states, and that Iran has "consistently surprised us" throughout the conflict — from hitting Gulf states to not buckling early on — suggesting more surprises may be in store.
He noted that Iran has already laid mines in the strait and has "lost track of those mines, which adds to the hazardous journey."
On great power dynamics, Kamrava said there are indications that China and Russia are giving Iran intelligence information but not necessarily supplies, though a prolonged war could change their calculus — especially China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, which would be "extremely detrimental" to its economy if the strait is closed.
Despite progress in Islamabad talks except on one or two key issues, Kamrava said neither side wants escalation, but Trump is a "victim" of his own extremist rhetoric and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's expansionist policies.
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The United States military has announced a plan to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday after peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a deal.
Professor Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University in Qatar and Director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies told Al Jazeera that President Trump has once again engaged in "extremist rhetoric," adding that "the devil is in the details" regarding whether a blockade can be enforced without triggering Iranian retaliation.
Kamrava warned that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has not hesitated to hit energy facilities in Gulf states, and that Iran has "consistently surprised us" throughout the conflict — from hitting Gulf states to not buckling early on — suggesting more surprises may be in store.
He noted that Iran has already laid mines in the strait and has "lost track of those mines, which adds to the hazardous journey."
On great power dynamics, Kamrava said there are indications that China and Russia are giving Iran intelligence information but not necessarily supplies, though a prolonged war could change their calculus — especially China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, which would be "extremely detrimental" to its economy if the strait is closed.
Despite progress in Islamabad talks except on one or two key issues, Kamrava said neither side wants escalation, but Trump is a "victim" of his own extremist rhetoric and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's expansionist policies.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and the city’s first Muslim mayor, marked his first 100 days in office by highlighting an agenda focused on affordability, expanded social services, and higher taxes on the wealthy.
The remote Philippine island of Balabac is being transformed into a strategic military base under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States. Located near a critical passage close to Malaysia, the area has seen increased patrols and joint exercises amid reports of Chinese warships passing through the strait. A runway has been built and further military infrastructure is under development, much of it kept confidential. Residents express cautious optimism that military activity may bring jobs and improved connectivity to a long-marginalised community, though concerns remain about the island's shifting role in regional superpower rivalry.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Balabac Province, Western Philippines.
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The remote Philippine island of Balabac is being transformed into a strategic military base under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States. Located near a critical passage close to Malaysia, the area has seen increased patrols and joint exercises amid reports of Chinese warships passing through the strait. A runway has been built and further military infrastructure is under development, much of it kept confidential. Residents express cautious optimism that military activity may bring jobs and improved connectivity to a long-marginalised community, though concerns remain about the island's shifting role in regional superpower rivalry.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Balabac Province, Western Philippines.
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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Pope Leo XIV, falsely characterising him as supporting a nuclear-armed Iran. The first US-born head of the Roman Catholic Church has spoken out against nuclear proliferation and the US-Israeli war on Iran. At least 20% of the US adult population identify as Catholic.
In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban, handing victory to the Tisza party’s Peter Magyar who ran a pro-EU campaign.
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an extraordinary era in Indian music.
With a career spanning over six decades, she recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple languages, becoming one of the most versatile and celebrated playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. Her voice defined generations of films and music lovers across the world.
Bhosle was also recognized internationally, earning two Grammy nominations and countless awards throughout her lifetime.
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Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an extraordinary era in Indian music.
With a career spanning over six decades, she recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple languages, becoming one of the most versatile and celebrated playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. Her voice defined generations of films and music lovers across the world.
Bhosle was also recognized internationally, earning two Grammy nominations and countless awards throughout her lifetime.
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US President Donald Trump says he 'doesn't care' if Iran comes back to ceasefire talks as the US military prepares to blockade all maritime traffic heading to and from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. He reiterated the US stance that 'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'.
A historic political shift in Hungary as opposition leader Peter Magyar secures a landslide victory, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
Celebrations erupted across Budapest as voters turned out in record numbers, signaling a major change in direction for the country. Magyar’s projected supermajority could allow sweeping constitutional reforms and a reset in relations with the European Union.
The result is also seen as a geopolitical shift, potentially moving Hungary closer to Brussels and away from Moscow, while dealing a blow to allies of Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Budapest.
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A historic political shift in Hungary as opposition leader Peter Magyar secures a landslide victory, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
Celebrations erupted across Budapest as voters turned out in record numbers, signaling a major change in direction for the country. Magyar’s projected supermajority could allow sweeping constitutional reforms and a reset in relations with the European Union.
The result is also seen as a geopolitical shift, potentially moving Hungary closer to Brussels and away from Moscow, while dealing a blow to allies of Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Budapest.
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America has announced a blockade of ships from Iranian ports will begin on Monday, at 14 GMT.
The U.S. military's Central Command says the Navy will stop all vessels, from any nation, from passing through the Strait of Hormuz if they are travelling to or from Iran.
The announcement comes days after the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Iran.
Talks for a long term peace plan ended on Saturday without a deal.
Al Jazeera's Here's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Washington.
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America has announced a blockade of ships from Iranian ports will begin on Monday, at 14 GMT.
The U.S. military's Central Command says the Navy will stop all vessels, from any nation, from passing through the Strait of Hormuz if they are travelling to or from Iran.
The announcement comes days after the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Iran.
Talks for a long term peace plan ended on Saturday without a deal.
Al Jazeera's Here's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Washington.
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What would a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz actually look like, and would it be legal under international law?
In this interview, maritime law expert and former naval officer Jennifer Parker explains how a blockade could be implemented, its legal basis under the law of armed conflict, and the risks of escalation in an already tense US–Iran confrontation.
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What would a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz actually look like, and would it be legal under international law?
In this interview, maritime law expert and former naval officer Jennifer Parker explains how a blockade could be implemented, its legal basis under the law of armed conflict, and the risks of escalation in an already tense US–Iran confrontation.
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A major political statement highlights escalating tensions over Iran, global energy routes, and international alliances.
Comments referenced a planned blockade impacting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors. The statement also included strong warnings that Iran will not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, alongside claims of reduced military capabilities.
The remarks further addressed global oil supply, asserting increased domestic production and shifts in international energy trade. Discussions also touched on NATO funding responsibilities and criticism of allied burden-sharing in global security.
The statement comes amid already heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future diplomatic engagement.
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A major political statement highlights escalating tensions over Iran, global energy routes, and international alliances.
Comments referenced a planned blockade impacting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors. The statement also included strong warnings that Iran will not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, alongside claims of reduced military capabilities.
The remarks further addressed global oil supply, asserting increased domestic production and shifts in international energy trade. Discussions also touched on NATO funding responsibilities and criticism of allied burden-sharing in global security.
The statement comes amid already heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future diplomatic engagement.
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Escalating violence in southern Lebanon comes as Iran pushes for a ceasefire amid growing tensions.
Israeli forces continue their advance in key zones, while heavy air strikes have hit multiple cities, including Tyre and nearby areas. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with casualties rising and infrastructure under severe strain.
Hezbollah has reiterated its refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Israel, vowing to continue fighting.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon, signaling that military operations will continue despite upcoming diplomatic talks.
As both sides prepare for discussions in Washington DC, uncertainty remains over whether a ceasefire is achievable — or if the conflict will escalate further.
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Escalating violence in southern Lebanon comes as Iran pushes for a ceasefire amid growing tensions.
Israeli forces continue their advance in key zones, while heavy air strikes have hit multiple cities, including Tyre and nearby areas. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with casualties rising and infrastructure under severe strain.
Hezbollah has reiterated its refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Israel, vowing to continue fighting.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon, signaling that military operations will continue despite upcoming diplomatic talks.
As both sides prepare for discussions in Washington DC, uncertainty remains over whether a ceasefire is achievable — or if the conflict will escalate further.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate following the collapse of nuclear negotiations and new threats of a maritime blockade.
Criticism is mounting over former President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, with some calling it one of the most consequential foreign policy moves in modern history.
As the ceasefire deadline approaches, uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy can still prevail. Lawmakers, including Ron Johnson, warn that this could become a long-term conflict.
Meanwhile, civilians in Tehran describe fear, stress, and sleepless nights as the threat of renewed fighting looms. Experts remain divided on whether the US can enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
With global powers like China potentially impacted and negotiations hanging by a thread, the situation remains highly volatile.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate following the collapse of nuclear negotiations and new threats of a maritime blockade.
Criticism is mounting over former President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, with some calling it one of the most consequential foreign policy moves in modern history.
As the ceasefire deadline approaches, uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy can still prevail. Lawmakers, including Ron Johnson, warn that this could become a long-term conflict.
Meanwhile, civilians in Tehran describe fear, stress, and sleepless nights as the threat of renewed fighting looms. Experts remain divided on whether the US can enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
With global powers like China potentially impacted and negotiations hanging by a thread, the situation remains highly volatile.
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US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed to deliver a deal to end the war. When asked by Fox News if he would ‘further destruct’ Iran, Trump said he will, if they don’t ‘give up’ what he believes is Iran’s nuclear ambition. Tehran insists its nuclear activities are solely for civilian energy purposes.
A devastating air strike in southern Lebanon has left a family shattered, killing four relatives and seriously injuring a young child. In a village near Tyre, grief and destruction continue to spread as hospitals struggle to cope with the growing number of casualties.
Doctors across Lebanon warn that medical facilities are overwhelmed amid ongoing attacks, with dozens of communities affected. Survivors, including a mother and her young daughter, are receiving urgent treatment for severe injuries.
This report highlights the human cost of the escalating violence and the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding on the ground.
Al Jazeera's Felix Nyawara reports.
And a warning to our viewers, the report contains distressing images.
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A devastating air strike in southern Lebanon has left a family shattered, killing four relatives and seriously injuring a young child. In a village near Tyre, grief and destruction continue to spread as hospitals struggle to cope with the growing number of casualties.
Doctors across Lebanon warn that medical facilities are overwhelmed amid ongoing attacks, with dozens of communities affected. Survivors, including a mother and her young daughter, are receiving urgent treatment for severe injuries.
This report highlights the human cost of the escalating violence and the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding on the ground.
Al Jazeera's Felix Nyawara reports.
And a warning to our viewers, the report contains distressing images.
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced plans to enforce a naval blockade targeting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, escalating tensions in an already fragile region.
According to officials, the blockade will apply to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, while allowing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for ships not linked to Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has issued a strong warning, stating that military vessels must stay away and vowing a firm response to any unauthorized presence. The announcement follows failed negotiations between the US and Iran, raising concerns over legality, global trade disruption, and potential escalation.
With China—Iran’s largest trade partner—closely watching, questions remain about the global impact and the risk of further conflict.
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced plans to enforce a naval blockade targeting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, escalating tensions in an already fragile region.
According to officials, the blockade will apply to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, while allowing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for ships not linked to Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has issued a strong warning, stating that military vessels must stay away and vowing a firm response to any unauthorized presence. The announcement follows failed negotiations between the US and Iran, raising concerns over legality, global trade disruption, and potential escalation.
With China—Iran’s largest trade partner—closely watching, questions remain about the global impact and the risk of further conflict.
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