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Trump Claims Iran Offered Him Supreme Leader Role; Tehran Calls It Baseless

US President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim that Washington and Tehran are in active negotiations to end the ongoing conflict, while Iran flatly denied any talks exist.

Speaking at a Republican fundraiser, Trump went further, claiming Iran’s leadership had informally offered him the role of Supreme Leader — a claim no Iranian authority has confirmed.

“We’d like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don’t want it,” Trump said, recounting the alleged exchange.

Iran rejected the remarks outright. Military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari responded: “Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you negotiating with yourself? No one like us will make a deal with you. Not now. Not ever.”

Iranian state and military media have maintained that no direct or indirect contact with Washington has taken place.

Trump, however, insisted Iran wants a deal but cannot say so publicly out of fear — both of its own population and of US military action.

US media reports say Washington has sent Tehran a 15-point ceasefire proposal through intermediaries, including Pakistan. The proposal reportedly demands that Iran dismantle its nuclear programme, cut support for proxy groups, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected the proposal and submitted a counter-proposal of its own.

The conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran has now run for nearly four weeks, with no clear path to a settlement in sight.

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Trump Presses Iran on Nuclear Deal as Talks Stall

US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of concealing its willingness to negotiate, claiming Iranian officials have been “begging” for a deal while publicly stating they are only reviewing a US proposal.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that Iran has suffered complete military defeat and warned negotiators to get serious “before it is too late.” Speaking at an event in Washington, he said Iranian leaders want a deal “so badly” but fear domestic backlash and US military action if they admit it openly.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump wants to wrap up the conflict before May 14, when he is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing — a summit that the war has already pushed back.

Iran’s foreign minister has rejected Trump’s characterisation, stating that Tehran is reviewing the US proposal but has no intention of holding talks to end the conflict. Pakistan’s top diplomat has said indirect negotiations between the two sides continue regardless.

On the military front, Israel announced it killed Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy, whom Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz held responsible for operations blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the US faces ammunition shortages. Washington and its allies have fired 11,000 munitions in the first 16 days of war at a cost of $26 billion, and analysts say the US may have to fall back on older, unguided munitions.

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Missile Intercept Turns Fatal: One Indian Among Two Killed Due to Falling Debris in Abu Dhabi

Authorities confirmed that falling debris from a missile interception caused two deaths and several injuries in Abu Dhabi. Air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile, and fragments fell in a populated area during the operation.

Officials reported that one victim was an Indian national and the other a Pakistani national. Three people suffered injuries. The injured include individuals from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and India. Medical teams transported them to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Authorities linked the incident to debris from the intercepted missile. They have not released further details about the sequence of events or the origin of the missile. Security agencies have started an investigation to assess the impact and review response measures.

Officials urged residents to follow updates from official channels and avoid sharing unverified information. Emergency services secured the affected area and continued monitoring for any additional risks.

The incident highlights the risks that follow missile interceptions in urban areas. Authorities continue to assess damage and provide support to those affected.

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Four Hatzola Ambulances Set on Fire in London, Police Treat Incident as Antisemitic Hate Crime

Metropolitan Police said an arson attack on ambulances belonging to Hatzola in Golders Green is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. The incident took place on Highfield Road at around 01:45 GMT on Monday, when emergency services received reports of a fire involving multiple vehicles.

Police said four ambulances were set on fire and confirmed that CCTV footage shows three suspects approaching the site and igniting at least one vehicle. Officers said they are reviewing video evidence and are working to identify those involved. No arrests have been made so far.

London Fire Brigade deployed six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to control the blaze. Authorities said explosions reported at the scene were linked to gas canisters inside the ambulances. Emergency services evacuated nearby homes as a precaution, and around 30 residents were moved to a temporary shelter. No injuries were reported during the incident.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the incident was a deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack and urged anyone with information to contact police. Ephraim Mirvis said the targeting of a volunteer ambulance service raises concern about community safety.

Police said officers remain at the scene, are engaging with community representatives, and are increasing patrols while the investigation continues.

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Oil Prices Plunge Over 10% After Trump Delays Iran Strikes

Oil Prices Plunge Over 10% After Trump Delays Iran Strikes

Oil prices fell on Monday after Donald Trump said the United States would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure following talks with Iran. The announcement signaled a possible easing of tensions in the Middle East and triggered a sharp market reaction.

International benchmark Brent crude dropped more than 14 percent to around $96.00 per barrel. The main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, also fell by more than 14 percent to about $84.37 per barrel. Both benchmarks reversed earlier gains recorded during the session.

Trump said the decision followed “very good” discussions with Iran, which he described as productive in addressing hostilities. Market participants responded to the development by reducing positions linked to supply risks in the region.

Oil prices had risen earlier due to concerns that potential US strikes could disrupt energy infrastructure and affect global supply. The delay in military action reduced those concerns and led to a decline in prices.

The move reflects how geopolitical developments continue to influence energy markets, with traders reacting quickly to changes in US policy and signals of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran.

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Two Pilots Killed After Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

Damaged nose of Air Canada Express jet after collision

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet died after the aircraft collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport, authorities said. The incident led to injuries, flight disruptions and the temporary closure of the airport.

The CRJ-900 aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members on a flight from Montreal. Officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said multiple people were injured in the collision, with nine remaining in hospital. Injuries included passengers, crew members and personnel in the fire truck, who were reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities said the fire vehicle was responding to a separate emergency involving a United Airlines flight that reported an onboard issue. Air traffic control audio indicated the truck was cleared to cross the runway before controllers attempted to stop it moments before the collision. The aircraft struck the vehicle during landing.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the airport would remain closed until Monday afternoon. The National Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team to investigate the incident.

Officials said flights were diverted or cancelled, and emergency services remained at the scene as investigations continued.

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China Limits Fuel Price Hikes as Oil Costs Rise Amid Iran Conflict

uel pumps in China after price adjustment

China has imposed limits on fuel price increases as global oil prices rise following tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The move aims to manage the domestic impact of higher energy costs.

The National Development and Reform Commission said it raised the maximum retail prices for gasoline and diesel, but within controlled limits. Gasoline prices increased by 1,160 yuan per metric ton, while diesel prices rose by 1,115 yuan per metric ton. The new pricing took effect from midnight, according to the announcement.

Authorities said the adjustment follows a surge in international oil prices, which has been driven by concerns over supply disruptions linked to the Middle East situation. The government’s pricing mechanism allows adjustments based on global market trends but includes controls to avoid sharp domestic fluctuations.

Oil markets have shown volatility as geopolitical developments continue to influence supply expectations. Recent statements from Donald Trump regarding talks with Iran and a delay in planned strikes on energy infrastructure have also affected market movements.

China, one of the world’s largest energy consumers, monitors fuel prices closely to maintain economic stability. The latest decision reflects efforts to balance global price pressures with domestic economic conditions while ensuring steady fuel supply.

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Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas Financial Official in Lebanon

Israeli forces killed Walid Muhammad Dib, a senior Hamas official who operated within the organization’s central financial ministry, in Lebanon.

Dib ran financial transfer operations that moved funds to Hamas departments across multiple regions, including Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, and other countries. He also recruited terror operatives from Syria and Lebanon as part of his duties under Hamas’ financial structure.

Officials confirmed that Dib held a significant role within Hamas’ financial network and that his position gave him reach across several countries and territories in the region.

The operation marks a continuation of Israeli efforts to target Hamas’ financial infrastructure and disrupt the movement of funds that support the group’s activities. Israeli authorities identified Hamas’ financial ministry as a command structure through which Dib received direction and distributed resources to operational departments.

Hamas has not issued a statement in response to the killing. Israeli officials have not released details on the method or precise location of the operation.

The elimination of financial operatives forms part of a broader Israeli strategy to cut off Hamas from the funding networks that sustain its personnel, recruitment operations, and regional activities.

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Iraq Resumes Oil Exports from Kirkuk to Turkey’s Ceyhan Port

Kirkuk oil pipeline transporting crude oil to Turkey

Iraq began pumping crude oil from the northern Kirkuk fields to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan on Wednesday morning, North Oil Company sources told Reuters, as Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government reached a deal to restore exports disrupted by the regional conflict.

Oil flow through the Kurdistan pipeline started at 10 a.m. local time (0700 GMT), Iraq’s Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani confirmed via state media.

The two sides formed a joint committee to oversee operations, with revenue directed to the federal treasury. Both governments also agreed to implement security measures to protect oilfields and sustain export continuity.

The deal follows weeks of friction between Baghdad and Erbil. Iraq’s oil ministry had asked the KRG in early March to allow at least 100,000 barrels per day of Kirkuk crude to move through Kurdish pipeline infrastructure to Ceyhan. Kurdish authorities initially rejected the request, citing unresolved security and economic conditions. Baghdad accused the KRG of imposing conditions that made the arrangement unworkable — a charge Kurdish officials denied.

The resumption addresses a portion of the damage the Iran conflict has inflicted on Iraq’s energy sector. Southern oilfields, which handle the majority of Iraq’s exports, cut production by 70 percent to 1.3 million barrels per day after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut Iraq’s primary export route in early March.

The Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline stretches 970 kilometers from northern Iraq to Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. The route has remained inactive since 2014, when Islamic State attacks forced its shutdown. The Kirkuk fields currently produce around 350,000 barrels per day, most of which flows to domestic refineries.

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said the region moved to restore exports “in light of the exceptional circumstances the country is confronting.” He added that discussions with Baghdad would continue to lift trade restrictions and provide guarantees for oil companies to resume production.

Iraq’s parliament issued a seven-point decision this week calling on the federal government to assert control over all oil production and distribution channels, and to rehabilitate the pipeline route through western Mosul toward Ceyhan.

The restart provides modest relief to global oil markets. Brent crude has traded above $100 per barrel for four consecutive sessions, with prices rising around 45 percent since the war began on February 28.

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Video: Iran Holds State Funeral for Larijani and Soleimani Amid Vows of Retaliation

Funeral ceremony in Iran for Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani

Iran held a state funeral on Wednesday for Supreme National Security Council chief Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary commander Gholamreza Soleimani, as the country mourned two of its most powerful figures killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight Monday-Tuesday.

Crowds gathered for the ceremony as state media broadcast the proceedings, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps framing the occasion as a call to arms. The IRGC said in a statement that Larijani’s death would serve as “a source of honour, power and national awakening” against what it described as global aggression.

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami issued a statement at the funeral, declaring that Iran’s response to Larijani’s killing would be “decisive and regrettable.” The IRGC said it had already launched a wave of missiles at central Israel as a first act of retaliation, killing two people near Tel Aviv.

Larijani, 68, had walked openly with crowds at a pro-government rally in Tehran just days before his death. Analysts described him as the figure who ran the day-to-day operations of the Islamic Republic following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned Israel’s targeted killings of Iranian leaders as activities that fall outside the laws of war.

Israel responded by reaffirming its intent to pursue Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since clerics appointed him to succeed his father.

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