The people of 4 April

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports that Iran has declined to meet American officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, amidst stalled ceasefire efforts. He also reaffirms that Iran remains open for peace talks to end the war.

Conflict · 4 Apr

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces that the State Department has revoked the green cards of the niece and grandniece of deceased IRGC Quds Force general Qasem Soleimani following their arrest by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Crime & Justice · 4 Apr · with Qasem Soleimani

Iran's military command rejects an ultimatum from U.S. president Donald Trump to re-open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or face more attacks on its critical infrastructure.

Conflict · 4 Apr

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine is willing to hold the next round of peace talks with Russia and the United States.

Conflict · 4 Apr

The term of Vjosa Osmani as President of Kosovo ends and is succeeded by the speaker of the Assembly, Albulena Haxhiu, who becomes acting president until a new president is elected.

Politics · 4 Apr · with Albulena Haxhiu

Military command spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari says that Iran will allow vessels and ships from Iraq to use the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflict · 4 Apr

Protests break out across provinces in Iraq to demand an end to the aggression and end to the war following calls for protests by Shiite National Movement leader Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr.

Crime & Justice · 4 Apr