Photo: PBS News WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD April 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that a deal to end the war in Iran may be close, though the timing remains uncertain. He noted that Tehran appears eager for an agreement, suggesting the current two-week ceasefire might not need to be extended. Talks could resume in Islamabad, where Trump indicated he might attend if a deal is signed. Meanwhile, Britain and France are set to chair a meeting of around 40 nations to

(The White House) WASHINGTON, Apr 2, 2026 (CNA) — President Donald Trump declared that the United States is “very close” to victory in its war against Iran, pledging that the next two to three weeks would bring “extremely hard” strikes designed to cripple the country’s military and infrastructure. Speaking from the White House, Trump reiterated that the US aims to dismantle Iran’s armed forces, halt its support for regional militias, and prevent it from acquiring nuclear wea

Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani [File: AFP] TEHRAN, 17 March 2026 - Iran has confirmed the deaths of two of its most senior figures: Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia. The announcement came hours after Israel claimed responsibility for the killings. Larijani, a veteran politician who once led Iran’s nuclear negotiations and served as parliament speaker, was last seen at a pro-Palest