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Iran Rejects US 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]

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Trump Says US May Quit NATO After Iran Rift

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies refused to support American military action against Iran, according to an interview published by Britain’s Daily Telegraph. The reported remarks mark the sharpest signal yet of a possible rupture between Washington and the military alliance. Trump Raises NATO Exit […]

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Iran Says It Has Zero Trust In The US

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran has “zero trust” in the United States and rejected claims that any negotiations are taking place. His remarks came as speculation grew over possible next steps in the conflict, including reports about a potential US ground operation. Iran Rejects Claims Of US Negotiations Araghchi said there is […]

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Iran Says US Contact Exists But No Talks

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that communication has taken place between Tehran and the United States, including direct messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, but said those contacts do not amount to formal negotiations. His remarks indicate that backchannel communication remains open even as Iran continues to reject the idea that official

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Trump Says US May Exit Iran War In Weeks

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The United States may wind down its military involvement in the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said, signaling what could become Washington’s clearest timeline yet for stepping back from the war. His remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over how the conflict will end and whether any formal deal […]

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Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

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Pete Hegseth Says Next Iran War Days Decisive

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the coming days in the Iran war will be decisive, while refusing to rule out the possible use of American ground forces. His remarks suggest Washington wants to keep military pressure high even as it signals that negotiations to end the conflict may still be possible. Pete […]

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Trump Tells Allies To Get Their Own Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Donald Trump has publicly told countries that did not support the US campaign against Iran to stop depending on Washington for energy security and instead secure their own oil. His remarks came as Iran continued to maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and deepening concerns […]

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Pakistan Envoy Heads To China Over Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]

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Iran Urges Saudi Arabia To Expel US Forces

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove US forces from its territory, saying it is time for the kingdom to reconsider its security alignment. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and reflect Tehran’s continuing effort to frame the United States as the main source of instability in West Asia. […]