# Iran
Negotiations to end the war with Iran have been thrown into jeopardy following statements by Donald Trump
By the end of the week, the US and Iran had come close to reaching an agreement to end the war, but the situation changed dramatically following public statements by US President Donald Trump.
Iran has announced new developments on the battlefield amid uncertainty surrounding the peace talks
Iran has stated that it is preparing new measures on the battlefield should hostilities resume. Against this backdrop, the future of the negotiations with the US remains unclear, and the ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday.
The US Vice-President is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran
US Vice-President JD Vance plans to travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran regarding a potential agreement to end the war. The visit comes as the ceasefire is due to expire.
The war in Iran: tough rhetoric and Trump’s own fears
During the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is publicly projecting a tough stance, but behind the scenes, according to sources, he is expressing concern about the unfolding situation, the risks to US troops and the political consequences of the conflict.
Iran has secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and strike US bases — media reports
In late 2024, Tehran secretly purchased a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and attack US military bases in the Middle East.
Sanctioned tanker 'breaks through' US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz – media reports
Despite the ban on shipping imposed by Iran under the Trump administration, on 13 April the monitoring platform Kpler recorded an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has criticised the Pope for his stance on the conflict in Iran
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing him as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible at foreign policy’.
