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On Friday, April 11, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This meeting occurred amid escalating tensions and a renewed push from the United States to broker a ceasefire. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over Russia’s lack of progress toward ending the war, describing …

In April 2025, Iran and the United States are preparing for pivotal nuclear discussions in Muscat, Oman, marking a significant moment in their longstanding adversarial relationship. These talks, the first of their kind since President Donald Trump’s return to office, come amid escalating tensions and mutual threats. President Trump initiated this diplomatic effort by sending a letter to Iran’s Supreme …

President Donald Trump has indicated that Israel would assume a leading role in any potential military action against Iran if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear weapons program. This statement precedes the upcoming negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials scheduled to take place in Oman. While Trump has characterized these talks as direct, Iranian authorities have described them as indirect. …

The United States Treasury Department has announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear program, just days before anticipated discussions between American and Iranian officials in Oman. These sanctions aim to increase pressure on Tehran concerning its nuclear ambitions. The sanctions list includes five Iranian entities and one individual accused of supporting Iran’s nuclear activities. Notably, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran …

The Lebanese Army recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of a site in Choueifat, following allegations by the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating an arms production facility there. According to Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, Hezbollah had attempted to reconstruct an underground weapons manufacturing site in the Choueifat neighborhood, situated in the southern suburbs of Beirut. This facility was reportedly …

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah has firmly rejected allegations that the group is smuggling weapons through Beirut’s port, labeling such claims as baseless fabrications. These accusations surfaced following reports from a Western security source, as cited by Al-Arabiya television, suggesting that Hezbollah had reasserted control over the port post the 2020 explosion and was facilitating the entry of arms and funds …

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and has expressed willingness to welcome American investment, contingent upon successful diplomatic agreements. This marks a notable shift from Iran’s previous stance, which largely excluded U.S. businesses following the 2015 nuclear deal. President Pezeshkian emphasized that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has no objections to American investors …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced plans to convene the cabinet to address the consolidation of state authority throughout Lebanon and the regulation of armed groups within the nation. This initiative aligns with his commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the extension of Lebanese government control over all territories and the disarmament of non-state …