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Trump says Israel never talked him into war with Iran

Apr 20, 2026, 15:20 GMT+1

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel never talked him into going to war with Iran.

"Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did," he said in a post on Truth Social.

"Just like the results in Venezuela, which the media doesn’t like talking about, the results in Iran will be amazing - And if Iran’s new leaders (Regime Change!) are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future!" he added.


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Trump says willing to meet senior Iranian leaders if breakthrough reached - NY Post

Apr 20, 2026, 14:32 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said he would be willing to meet senior Iranian leaders if a breakthrough is achieved in talks, the New York Post reported on Monday.

“We’re supposed to have the talks,” Trump said, adding he believes “nobody’s playing games” at this stage.

A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is expected to arrive in Islamabad within hours for the negotiations, the report said.

Kuwait declares force majeure on some oil shipments amid Hormuz disruption

Apr 20, 2026, 14:10 GMT+1

Kuwait has declared force majeure on some crude and refined product shipments after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz hindered deliveries, Bloomberg News reported.

State-run Kuwait Petroleum Corp. informed customers it was invoking contractual clauses allowing it to delay shipments, the report said.

The move is not expected to halt supplies completely, and Reuters could not independently verify the report.

UAE says dismantled Iran-linked group planning attacks

Apr 20, 2026, 14:07 GMT+1

The United Arab Emirates said it has dismantled a group accused of planning attacks and undermining national stability, adding that those arrested were linked to Iran.

State security authorities said the group was involved in covert activities aimed at harming national unity and carried out recruitment through secret meetings.

Investigations showed the group had connections to Iran’s system of governance and maintained contacts with external actors, authorities said.

Officials said members also raised funds and sought to influence young people, with the aim of advancing agendas aligned with foreign interests.

The UAE said it would continue to act firmly against threats to national security.

Trump says Pakistan’s Munir did not raise concerns over Iran ports blockade

Apr 20, 2026, 13:49 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir did not recommend any changes to the US blockade on Iranian ports, disputing a Reuters report.

“Munir didn’t recommend anything on the blockade,” Trump told The Hill.

Trump defended the measure, saying it was having a major economic impact on Iran.

“The blockade is very powerful, very strong. They lose $500 million a day with the blockade up,” he said. “We control it. They don’t control it.”

Iran judiciary chief says Tehran has not backed down in talks

Apr 20, 2026, 13:38 GMT+1

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said Tehran has not retreated from its demands in negotiations.

“The enemy has come forward to seek negotiations, and the Islamic Republic has not backed down even one inch from its demands,” he said.