International

Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to the fragile regional truce, which is already facing pressure from disputes over Lebanon and the Strait of […]

International

Iran Announces New Hormuz Shipping Routes

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Iran has announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, signalling an effort to manage maritime traffic through one of the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoints amid continuing regional tensions. The move comes as commercial shipping remains under pressure from security concerns, ceasefire uncertainty and heightened military activity in

International

Iran Delegation Heads To Islamabad For Talks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

An Iranian delegation is set to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday for talks with the United States, even as skepticism remains high in Iran over the durability of the current ceasefire. The visit signals that diplomacy is still moving forward despite complaints from Tehran that repeated Israeli actions are threatening to derail the process. Iran […]

International

France Says Lebanon Must Be In Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

France has said the ceasefire between Iran and the United States must also apply to Lebanon, warning that continued Israeli military action there could weaken the fragile truce. The statement came as French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned what he described as “massive” Israeli strikes carried out a day earlier and called for a broader […]

International

Mark Rutte Says Trump Is Disappointed With NATO

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump renewed his criticism of NATO after a closed-door White House meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, with Rutte later saying the U.S. president was “clearly disappointed” with several allies. The remarks came amid growing divisions inside the alliance over support during the Iran conflict and have intensified questions about the future of transatlantic unity. […]

International

Trump Slams NATO, Revives Greenland Threat

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump sharply criticised NATO after the alliance declined to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions with European allies and reviving his threat over Greenland. The latest remarks added to growing strain within the transatlantic alliance after the Iran conflict exposed major differences over military support and regional strategy. Trump

International

Trump Credits China In US Iran Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

China has emerged as a quiet but important player in the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing helped push Tehran toward negotiations. The development highlights how China, despite staying publicly cautious, may have used its economic and diplomatic links with Iran to encourage a pause in the conflict. China Linked To […]

International

India Welcomes Ceasefire, Eyes Hormuz Flow

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

India has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and said it expects the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal commercial use, underlining New Delhi’s concern over the impact of the conflict on energy supplies and trade. The statement reflects India’s broader position that de-escalation and diplomacy are essential to restoring stability in West Asia. India Welcomes […]

International

Mojtaba Linked To Last-Minute US-Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

A last-minute US-Iran ceasefire deal was reportedly sealed shortly before President Donald Trump’s deadline expired, with fresh reports claiming that Mojtaba Khamenei played a key role in pushing Tehran toward an agreement. The development adds a new layer to the truce narrative by suggesting that internal Iranian decision-making shifted at the final stage of the […]

Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Over Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised US President Donald Trump over his “end of civilisation” warning aimed at Iran, calling the rhetoric unacceptable at a time of already dangerous global tensions. His remarks came as Trump’s statement triggered wider international concern over the language being used in the escalating US-Iran confrontation. Rahul Gandhi Slams