Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats on Tuesday, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Tehran to expect the “most intense day" of attacks so far. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “anyone who entertains the illusion of destroying Iran knows nothing of history."
“Most fighters, most bombers, most strikes,” was the message U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had for Iran during a media briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday, as he warned of the “most intense day of strikes” against Tehran yet.
Later, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a defiant message on X, warning adversaries that those who think they can destroy Iran are entertaining an “illusion.” Meanwhile, Iranian naval officer Alireza Tangsiri reiterated Tehran's warning that it would target vessels if they try to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatari government spokesman Dr. Majed Al Ansar demanded an end to the targeting of vital infrastructure such as water tanks and food reserves at a press conference in Doha.
Al Ansar didn’t attribute blame but said striking such facilities posed “a grave danger for the people of the region and beyond,” adding “this needs to stop immediately.”
Trucks carrying Azerbaijani humanitarian aid passed into Iran through the Astara state border checkpoint on Tuesday.
The convoy carried 30 tons of food, including 10 tons of flour, six tons of rice, 2.4 tons of sugar, more than four tons of drinking water, and roughly 600 kilograms of tea, alongside about two tons of medicines and medical supplies.
Iran’s ongoing internet shutdown has become one of the most severe ever noted, according to global internet monitoring group NetBlocks.
The organisation said the disruption is now the second-longest internet shutdown in the country’s history, after the blackout imposed during anti-government protests earlier this year.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five members of the Iranian women’s national team who refused to sing the national anthem during a match last week.
Concerns for the players’ wellbeing were raised after Iranian state media labelled them “traitors” for remaining silent while the anthem played during the game in Australia, which took place days after former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in Tehran by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
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U.S. President Trump said Washington is extending its ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a proposal and talks conclude, while maintaining the blockade. An advisor to Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, dismissed the move as “a ploy to buy time” for a possible surprise strike.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 22nd of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Hezbollah said it launched rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday (21 April), accusing Israeli forces of violating a ceasefire agreed last week. In a statement, Hezbollah said it targeted a position that had been used to strike southern Lebanon.
The European Commission is set to outline new measures to ease pressure on households and businesses as Europe faces a new energy crisis linked to the conflict in Iran.
Iran accuses the United States of breaching a ceasefire after a commercial ship was seized in the Gulf of Oman, vowing retaliation, as Israel warns south Lebanon residents to avoid restricted areas.
Progessive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian Eurosceptic Rumen Radev is on track to form Bulgaria’s next government, after official results showed a runaway victory for the coalition in the Balkan nation's parliamentary elections on Monday (20 April).
Pakistan is confident it can bring Iran to talks with the United States, a senior official said, citing “positive signals” from Tehran, as JD Vance is reportedly set to visit Islamabad on Tuesday for peace talks, according to Axios.
The architect of the modern K-pop boom, Bang Si-hyuk, is facing arrest by South Korean police over claims he illegally gained millions in an investor fraud scheme.
A gunman who killed seven people in a mass shooting in Kyiv on Saturday (18 April) had quarrelled with his neighbour before he opened fire on passersby, public broadcaster Suspilne cited Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as saying on Tuesday.
Hezbollah said it launched rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday (21 April), accusing Israeli forces of violating a ceasefire agreed last week. In a statement, Hezbollah said it targeted a position that had been used to strike southern Lebanon.
Israel’s military has removed two soldiers from combat duty and sentenced them to 30 days in detention after a crucifix was damaged in the village of Debel, southern Lebanon.
Lebanon’s prime minister met French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to discuss strengthening Beirut’s position ahead of possible direct talks with Israel in the U.S. later this week.
Türkiye has delivered 360 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon’s Port of Beirut as ongoing Israeli attacks continue to displace civilians, particularly in the country’s south.
Kazakhstan and Mongolia have agreed to expand trade, energy and transport cooperation following high-level talks between their leaders in Astana.
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