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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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Trump Claims 48 Iranian Leaders Killed in Joint US‑Israel Strikes

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that 48 leaders have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in multiple media interviews that 48 senior Iranian leaders were killed during ongoing joint U.S.–Israeli military strikes on Iran. He described the operation as moving “rapidly” and emphasized what he called unprecedented success, noting that the leaders were eliminated “in one shot.” 

The strikes are part of a broader campaign that U.S. officials have referred to as a major coordinated effort targeting Iran’s political and military leadership. Reports indicate that intelligence agencies had been monitoring high‑ranking Iranian officials for months, waiting for an opportunity to act. According to Trump, the operation is progressing ahead of schedule, with additional claims that Iran’s new leadership has already sought discussions with Washington. 

These developments come amid heightened regional tensions and follow reports of significant damage to Iranian naval assets, including the destruction of several ships. The situation continues to evolve as both U.S. and Israeli forces maintain pressure on Iranian command structures. 

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