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Islamabad declares two local holidays before US-Iran talks

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Authorities in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad declared two days of local holiday at short noticefrom Thursday ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran.

No reason was given in a notification issued late on Wednesday by the Islamabad district administration.

Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving US and Iranian representatives on the war in the Middle East.

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Iran negotiators to arrive in Pakistan for US talks on Thursday, envoy says

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Iran's negotiators will arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night for talks on the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said.

In a post on X, Reza Amiri Moghadam said thedelegation would arrive in Islamabad for “serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran.”

Amiri Moghadam later deleted his post about the arrival of the Iranian delegation on X.

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Hormuz shipping must remain toll-free, Britain says

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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free, British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said on Thursday,arguing that freedom of navigation means vessels should not be charged for passage.

Cooper said fundamental freedoms of the sea must not be unilaterally withdrawn or sold off.

She also said governments should support proposals by the International Maritime Organization for ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Cooper added that Lebanon must be included in any US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

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US forces to stay in and around Iran until deal holds, Trump says

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US President Donald Trump said American ships, aircraft and military personnel would remain in and around Iran until Tehran fully complied with a deal.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States would keep additional ammunition and weapons in place while compliance with the deal was monitored.

“All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy,will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with,” he said.

The US president warned that if the agreement were not honored, military action would resume on a larger scale.

“It was agreed, a long time ago, and despite all of the fake rhetoric to the contrary - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS and, the Strait of Hormuz WILL BE OPEN & SAFE. In the meantime our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest,” Trump said.

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Trump accuses NYT, CNN of publishing ‘fake’ Iran negotiation plan

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesdayaccused The New York Times and CNN of reporting what he called a “totally fake” 10-point plan related to Iran negotiations on Truth Social.

“The Failing New York Times and Fake News CNN each reported a totally FAKE TEN POINT PLAN on the Iran negotiations which was meant to discredit the people involved in the peace process. All ten points were a made up HOAX - EVIL LOSERS!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” he said.

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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2026

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Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed despite ceasefire - NYT. 15 hours ago

The The New YorkTimes reported that the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed on Wednesday, nearly 24 hours after a ceasefirebetween the United States and Iran, with no oil or gas tankers passing through the vital waterway.

Citing data from ship-tracking firm Kpler, thereport said only a handful of bulk cargo vessels crossed the strait, while tanker traffic remained halted.

The report said uncertainty over safety conditions, including the presence of sea minesand conflicting guidance from Iranian authorities, has contributed to the near standstill in maritime traffic. "Iran said vessels must coordinate with its military and follow designated routes, while lingering concerns among shipping companies and insurers have further slowed movement," the report said.

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Fetterman calls Iranian actions ‘war crimes,’ opposes War Powers measure16 hours ago

US Senator John Fetterman said on Wednesdaythat “every single thing Iran has done is a war crime,” as he voiced strong support for US military action.

In an interview with Fox News, Fetterman described theUnited States as a “force of good” globallyand saidhe would vote against a new War Powers resolution aimed at limiting the president’s authority in the conflict.

Fetterman:Every single thing Iran done and is a war crime. Now, we are the force of good in the world and now, that’s where now we’re not 40 days into this. And now,I’m reading that they’re now have to force another war powers vote and I will vote against that now. pic.twitter.com/UTM8M3wZgI

— Acyn (@Acyn) April 9,

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Iran officials celebrate ceasefire as critics warn it could stall change17 hours ago Maryam Sinaiea

Iran’s political establishment has largely rallied behind the decision by the Supreme National Security Council to accept a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, while critics warn the pause in fighting could harm prospects for political change.

President Massoud Pezeshkian describedthe truce as “the fruit of the blood of the martyred great leader Khamenei and the achievement of the presenceof all people on the scene,” referring to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed earlier in the conflict.

Several lawmakers framed the development as a strategic success.

Ebrahim Azizi, head of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said the ceasefire reflectedthe “victory of the Islamic Republic” and the “surrender of the enemy.”=

Skepticism toward the United States also remains strong among lawmakers.

Malek Shariati warned thatWashington is “untrustworthy,” noting that despite accepting Iran’s 10-point proposal as a basis for talks, “given the record of US bad faith,we are highly pessimistic about the outcome of peace negotiations.”

Fazlollah Ranjbar saidIran should not trust the United States unless it fully accepts Iran’s conditions and pays compensation. However, he added that he supports the ceasefire because it was approved by the Supreme National Security Council and endorsed by Iran’s leadership.

‘Exhaustive war’

Meanwhile, the Islamic Propagation Coordination Council urged media and activists to avoid “any divisive remarks, spreading doubt or despair regarding the system’s high-level decisions, and giving a pass to enemy media narratives.”

Reformist figures have broadly welcomed the ceasefire while calling for domestic political change.

Esmail Gerami-Moghaddam, vice-chair of the Etemad-e Melli Party, said all branches of government and society should unite behind the decision.He criticized opposition groups for “appropriating” past protests and accused them of contributing to the outbreak of war.

Prominent commentator Ahmad Zeidabadi wrote: “Whatever negative judgments we may have about the officials of the Islamic Republic…it cannot be denied that in this exhausting war they acted boldly, fearlessly, and effectively.”

Praising diplomatic efforts, he added:

“Without a doubt, this is a brilliant political victory for Iran,”predicting that opportunities for reform could expand while “the method of regime change will fade into the background.”

Podcaster Pouria Bakhtiari wrote sarcastically: “For God’s sake, now that you’ve made a ceasefire and negotiated with a 47-year enemy,try once to make a ceasefire and negotiate with your own people.”

‘Regime change’

Many opposition figuresargue the ceasefire undermines momentum for political change and could embolden repression.

Saeed Ghasseminejad, an adviser to Prince Reza Pahlavi, criticized the truce, writing: “Regime change is still the best outcome for the US, Israel, and the Iranian people.”

Some social media users echoed that view. One wrote in Persian: “This level of happiness over a two-week ceasefire is not about saving lives or infrastructure—it is about hope for the survival of the clerical regime or the defeat of the Lion and Sun revolution.”

Others warned of possible consequences during the ceasefire period.One user argued that if executions continue, responsibility would lie with those who opposed the war and called for its end to protect infrastructure..

(The whole of Government and commentators are crazy, none of them agree on anything)

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