Updated on: Apr 26, 2026 11:17:01 AM IST
The war on Iran began on February 28 when US-Israeli joint strikes killed the country’s Supreme leader and other top officials.
US Iran war LIVE: The already fragile push for a lasting US-Iran ceasefire has stumbled again. Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly cancelled a planned visit by his envoys to Pakistan, citing Tehran’s failure to present an acceptable peace proposal. “If they want to talk, all they have to do is call,” said the US President on Truth Social.
Trump later added that Iran “offered a lot but not enough,” while claiming a revised proposal arrived within minutes of his decision. “They gave us a paper that should have been better, and interestingly, immediately, when I cancelled it, within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One. He did not disclose specifics, but said that any deal must guarantee Iran “will not have a nuclear weapon,” adding, “They offered a lot.”
Iran in Pakistan
The development followed Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi’s exit from Islamabad. There he had presented a possible de-escalation framework through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian conveyed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Tehran would not engage in talks with Washington under pressure.
With no immediate breakthrough, indirect channels remain the only line of communication. Tehran has ruled out direct negotiations for now, though Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad after consultations in Tehran and a stop in Oman.
What the US said on talks
The White House hinted at limited progress in recent exchanges, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying that US officials had been sent “to hear the Iranians out.” Vice president JD Vance, while not travelling, could be deployed if necessary.
Washington has kept up pressure, imposing fresh sanctions on a China-based refinery and multiple shipping firms tied to Iranian oil exports.
Israel bombs Lebanon again during ceasefire
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the military to “vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon,” according to his office. This came despite a ceasefire that Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks.
Four people were killed in Israeli strikes in the south, reported Lebanon’s state news agency. Fresh waves of airstrikes, artillery fire and drone activity were reported across southern and eastern Lebanon.
The Israeli military said Hezbollah had launched rockets into Israel.
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Trump later added that Iran “offered a lot but not enough,” while claiming a revised proposal arrived within minutes of his decision. “They gave us a paper that should have been better, and interestingly, immediately, when I cancelled it, within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One. He did not disclose specifics, but said that any deal must guarantee Iran “will not have a nuclear weapon,” adding, “They offered a lot.”
Iran in Pakistan
The development followed Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi’s exit from Islamabad. There he had presented a possible de-escalation framework through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian conveyed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Tehran would not engage in talks with Washington under pressure.
With no immediate breakthrough, indirect channels remain the only line of communication. Tehran has ruled out direct negotiations for now, though Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad after consultations in Tehran and a stop in Oman.
What the US said on talks
The White House hinted at limited progress in recent exchanges, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying that US officials had been sent “to hear the Iranians out.” Vice president JD Vance, while not travelling, could be deployed if necessary.
Washington has kept up pressure, imposing fresh sanctions on a China-based refinery and multiple shipping firms tied to Iranian oil exports.
Israel bombs Lebanon again during ceasefire
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the military to “vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon,” according to his office. This came despite a ceasefire that Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks.
Four people were killed in Israeli strikes in the south, reported Lebanon’s state news agency. Fresh waves of airstrikes, artillery fire and drone activity were reported across southern and eastern Lebanon.
The Israeli military said Hezbollah had launched rockets into Israel.
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Apr 26, 2026 11:17:01 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Hezbollah says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ as Israel continues bombardment
US Iran LIVE updates: Lebanon-based Hezbollah has called the US-mediated ceasefire “meaningless,” saying Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite the agreement.
Lebanese authorities reported Israeli airstrikes that killed four people, while Hezbollah said it downed an Israeli drone. Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets and maintains a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, warning residents in some areas to leave. (CNN)
Apr 26, 2026 10:52:23 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Pak PM discusses US peace talks with Iran President
US Iran LIVE updates: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the ongoing efforts for peace. Both leaders reviewed recent diplomatic contacts and agreed to continue to coordinate.
Sharif said Pakistan is ready to support dialogue and act as a facilitator for lasting peace in the region.
“During their warm and cordial conversation that lasted fifty minutes, the two leaders had a detailed exchange of views on the current regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region,” the Pakistaniprime minister’s office said. (PTI)
Apr 26, 2026 10:01:23 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Iran executes man linked to Baloch militant group, says report
US Iran LIVE updates: Iran has executed a man accused of links to a Baloch militant group, according to Tasnim News Agency.
‘Baloch’ is an ethnic group native to the region called Balochistan, which spans parts of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Apr 26, 2026 9:48:45 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Shooting at White House event won’t deter war on Iran, says Trump
US Iran LIVE updates: Trump said a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner would not change his mind about the war on Iran. Calling the suspect a possible “lone wolf”, Trump said there was no clear link to the conflict.
“It’s not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran,” he said, adding that investigators are still examining the motive, though he noted “you never know” if any connection could emerge.
This came after Trump cancelled a planned envoy trip to Pakistan. (AFP)
Apr 26, 2026 9:16:46 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Araghchi discusses ceasefire, US talks with Egypt and Turkey, says IRNA
US Iran LIVE updates: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held calls with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty and Turkey’s Hakan Fidan to discuss ceasefire efforts and broader regional developments, IRNA news agency reported.
Talks with Fidan focused on the status of Iran-US negotiations, with the Turkish minister also speaking separately to Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar on the issue.
Apr 26, 2026 8:57:30 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: US blocks Iranian vessel in Hormuz, CENTCOM says
US Iran LIVE updates: The US military intercepted a sanctioned merchant ship, Sevan, in the Arabian Sea as it attempted to bypass restrictions on Iranian oil exports. US Central Command said the vessel, part of a “shadow fleet” moving Iranian energy products, was stopped by a Navy helicopter from USS Pinckney and is now being escorted back to Iran.
Washington said the crackdown targets ships linked to billions of dollars in sanctioned fuel trade, adding that 37 vessels have been turned back since the blockade began. (Reuters)
Apr 26, 2026 7:48:41 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Netanyahu bombs Lebanon again; 4 dead in fresh attacks
US Iran LIVE updates: Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday directed the military to “vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon,” his office said, even as a ceasefire, recently extended by Donald Trump, remains in effect.
Four people were killed, Lebanon’s state news agency reported. Fresh airstrikes, artillery shelling and drone activity were also recorded in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Apr 26, 2026 7:44:14 AM IST
US Iran LIVE updates: Iran offered a lot but not enough: Trump
US Iran LIVE updates: Trump on Saturday said Iran “offered a lot but not enough” shortly after he scrapped plans to send US envoys to Pakistan for ceasefire discussions.
He added that Tehran quickly sent a stronger proposal within minutes of his decision. “They gave us a paper that should have been better, and interestingly, immediately, when I cancelled it, within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
While he declined to share details of the updated proposal, Trump said that any agreement must ensure Iran “will not have a nuclear weapon”. “They offered a lot,” he said.
