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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...

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Khamenei Warns of Severe Repercussions for US and Israel

 


In a recent address, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, stating that they would face a "crushing response" for their actions against Iran. This declaration comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a series of confrontations.

Khamenei's remarks were made during a speech to students in Tehran, where he emphasized that both the US and Israel would undoubtedly receive a severe retaliation for their actions against Iran and its allies. The Supreme Leader's comments were in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military bases, which were themselves a reaction to an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

The situation has heightened fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, with both sides exchanging threats and military actions. Khamenei's speech highlighted the resolve of Iran and its allied groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to respond forcefully to any aggression.

As the region braces for potential further escalations, the international community watches closely, hoping to avoid a full-scale conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.

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