A Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) speedboat approaches the cargo ship Epaminondas throughout what state media described because the seizure of one in every of two vessels accused of violations within the Strait of Hormuz, April 21, 2026.
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After a taking pictures incident on the White Home Correspondent’s Dinner on the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening, President Trump – who was rushed out of the room by the key service after gunshots rang out – was requested at a press convention if he thought his conflict in Iran may very well be a motive.
“I do not assume so, however you by no means know,” the president replied, including that extra details about the motives of the shooter – who’s in custody – can be launched when out there.
In the meantime, Iran’s international minister travelled to Islamabad Sunday — only a day after leaving — however has not confirmed whether or not he’ll meet with U.S. officers for potential peace talks.
International Minister Abbas Araghchi accomplished a deliberate journey to Oman however then returned to Pakistan, which has emerged as a mediator within the battle and hosted earlier peace talks.
Trump on Saturday cancelled the U.S. negotiating crew’s deliberate second journey to Pakistan shortly after the Iranian international minister left, telling reporters he’d rejected a brand new peace proposal from Iran.
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian advised Pakistan’s prime minister on Sunday that his nation wouldn’t enter “compelled negotiations” below strain, threats, or a blockade.
Here is extra information on the conflict within the Center East:
Talks on maintain
White Home envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had been scheduled to journey to Islamabad Saturday for a brand new spherical of talks.
However Trump referred to as off that journey after the Iranian international minister left Pakistan to go to Oman, which has mediated up to now.
Iran’s international minister Abbas Araghchi was in Pakistan Sunday for extra talks, however Iran has reiterated that the U.S. should carry a blockade on the strait of Hormuz earlier than it goes again to the desk. Araghchi’s subsequent cease is predicted to be Russia.
President Trump stated in a social media submit that if Iran desires to renew talks it will probably name.
Iran conflict mediator sends message to Trump
Quite a few heads of state and officers despatched well-wishes to Trump after the correspondent’s dinner taking pictures incident. Amongst them have been Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Pakistan’s International Minister Ishaq Dar.
Netanyahu stated on X he was shocked by what he referred to as “the tried assassination of President @realDonaldTrump final evening in Washington, DC. We’re relieved that the President and the First Woman are protected and powerful.”
Dar, who has been mediating between Iran and the U.S., additionally posted on X.
“Deeply shocked by the cowardly taking pictures incident on the White Home Correspondents’ Dinner. We’re relieved that President Trump @realDonaldTrump, Vice President Vance @JDVance and First Woman are protected,” he stated.
“We strongly condemn all types of violence which is enemy of diplomacy and insupportable in any civilized society. Our greatest needs exit to @POTUS and the American individuals.”
Turkey, Oman weigh in on conflict
Iran’s international minister Abbas Araghchi was in Oman this weekend, the place he met Sultan Haitham and mentioned efforts to finish the Iran conflict, in line with Omani media.
“His Majesty the Sultan emphasised the vital significance of prioritising dialogue and diplomacy as the first instruments for addressing advanced points and establishing a agency basis for lasting peace” the Muscat Day by day newspaper reported.
In the meantime Turkey’s international minister held a cellphone name with U.S. negotiators, in line with Turkish state media.
Preventing continues in Lebanon
Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli navy to “vigorously assault Hezbollah targets” in Lebanon.
His remarks late Saturday come as a short lived ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was prolonged for 3 weeks, in line with President Trump.
However each side have been claiming assaults in latest days.
Israel has carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon nearly each day, in opposition to what it says are threats from Hezbollah.
These strikes have killed a minimum of two dozen individuals for the reason that ceasefire went into impact, in line with the Lebanese ministry of well being. That features distinguished Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed whereas reporting.
Hezbollah says it has fired a number of rounds of rockets into northern Israel in response to what it says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
Many in Lebanon are intently watching the standing of the U.S.-Iran peace talks, anxious that if these talks crumble, the conflict right here will reignite in full.
Kat Lonsdorf in Beirut, Jane Arraf in Amman, Jordan, Durrie Bouscaren in Istanbul, and Kate Bartlett in Johannesburg contributed to reporting.
