Diplomat standing between the flags of Iran and Pakistan, symbolizing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Signals “Critical Stage” in Pakistan-Brokered Talks as War Deadline Looms

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan signaled that diplomatic efforts are reaching a “critical, sensitive stage.” Reza Amiri Moghadam, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, took to social media to announce that secret “diplomatic endeavors” to end the current regional war are reaching a “critical, sensitive stage.” Moghadam is now praising Pakistan for its “Good Will and Good Office” in trying to stop the conflict.

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WATCH: Trump Flips Script on Reporter Asking if He’ll Allow Iran to Charge Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, Says He Already Has a “Concept” to Charge Tolls – “What About Us Charging Tolls? We Won!”

President Trump on Monday said that he is actually considering controlling the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz with tolls for shipping once Iran is defeated.  President Trump plans to launch a massive attack on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and energy if they do not make a deal by tomorrow.

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WATCH: Pete Hegseth Says Largest Volume of Strikes to Date in Iran Expected Today Before Tomorrow’s “Complete Demolition” of Iran

War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Monday that Iran would face its heaviest round of US strikes ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face “complete demolition.” President Trump held a press conference on Monday with Secretary Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, and CIA Director John Rattcliffe, following the successful search and rescue operation for the crew of an F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet that was shot down last week over Iran.

Aerial view of the Straits of Hormuz, showcasing the coastline and surrounding islands, highlighting the geographical features of the region.

JUST IN: Trump Says “A Little More Time” Would Allow the US to “OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE”

President Trump argued on Friday that “a little more time” in Iran would allow the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and take the oil.  Earlier this week, the President suggested that he could withdraw troops from the Middle East and force Europe, Asia, and the Gulf nations to deal with Iran’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after they refused his calls for help.

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WATCH: Trump SHREDS NATO Amid Reports He’s Considering Leaving – SLAMS French President Macron, “Whose Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly”

President Trump on Wednesday lambasted the NATO alliance for their refusal to support the war in Iran, suggesting that the US may no longer be a member because they can’t be relied upon.  While beginning his remarks at an Easter lunch event with White House faith leaders, the President highlighted the destruction of Iran, noting, “We’ve had some very good allies over there, we’ve had some very bad allies in NATO.” “We spend trillions of dollars on NATO, and when we need them, which we never do, we didn’t need them here either,” he said.

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WATCH: “We’re Going to Bring Them Back to the Stone Ages” – Trump Says Iran Strikes Will Continue and All Objectives Will Be Completed “Very Shortly”, Suggests He Will Let the Strait of Hormuz Reopen “Naturally”

President Trump on Wednesday addressed the nation with an update on the Iran war, where he announced that the US is close to completing all objectives of Operation Epic Fury and appeared to signal an approaching end to the war regardless of whether Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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WATCH LIVE: President Trump Addresses the Nation With Important Update on Iran – 9 PM ET

President Trump is scheduled to address the nation tonight with an update on the war in Iran, nearly five weeks into the conflict.  As The Gateway Pundit reported, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that Trump would give an “important update on Iran.” This comes as Trump threatens to escalate the war amid the deployment of thousands of additional troops and weighs his options to end the war or deploy boots on the ground.

Aerial view of the Straits of Hormuz, showcasing the coastline and surrounding islands, highlighting the geographical features of the region.

JUST IN: President Trump Tells Europe and Gulf States to Fix the Strait of Hormuz Themselves Amid Reports That He is Willing to End War Without Reopening Strait – “You’ll Have to Start Learning How to Fight for Yourself. Go Get Your Own Oil!”

President Trump on Tuesday suggested that he will withdraw troops from the Middle East and force Europe, Asia, and the Gulf nations to deal with Iran’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after they refused his calls for help.  President Trump previously asked NATO and Asia for help securing the Strait, but they refused.

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WATCH LIVE: War Sec Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine Deliver Press Briefing Following Massive Airstrikes on Iranian Military Base in Isfahan – 8 AM ET

War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will deliver a press briefing this morning as the war in Iran is well into its fifth week.  The US launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, with a major attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top Iranian officials.