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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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Israeli ‘Tehran’ Producer Found Dead in Athens Hotel

 

People walk next to a hotel, where Israeli producer and creator of TV show \"Tehran\" Dana Eden was found dead, in Athens, Greece, February 16, 2026.

Israeli producer Dana Eden, known internationally for co‑creating the award‑winning espionage drama Tehran, was found dead in her Athens hotel room while traveling for work on the series. She was 52.

Eden had been in Greece as part of preparations for the show’s upcoming season. After family members were unable to reach her, local authorities conducted a welfare check and discovered her body in the room.

Police said there were no immediate signs of foul play, and early indications suggest the possibility of suicide, though a full autopsy has been ordered. Investigators are also reviewing hotel security footage as part of standard procedure.

Eden was a prominent figure in Israeli television, helping bring Tehran to global audiences and earning international acclaim for the series. News of her death has prompted an outpouring of shock and condolences from colleagues across the entertainment industry.

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