Links to SEVEN reports: from the Associated Press, the Cradle, Middle East Monitor, Common Dreams, ScheerPost, National Public Radio, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on their initials or names as highlighted. (Scroll down for IRAN 4-25-26.  Scroll up for LEBANON.) — MCM

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Iran’s president says no talks without end to U.S. naval blockade, ‘hostile’ actions. From the Cradle. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said today that there can be no negotiations with the U.S. until Washington lifts its illegal blockade on the country’s ports, making the remarks during a phone call with Pakistan’s prime minister. READ MORE . . .

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Pakistan races to save negotiations between U.S. and Iran after Trump keeps envoys home, by Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and Melanie Lidman | AP  ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s top political and military leadership are scrambling to reignite talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump told his envoys not to travel to Islamabad for negotiations this weekend, two Pakistani officials said Sunday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.

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Iranian group submits eidence of U.S.-Israeli war crimes to International Criminal Court, by Jake Johnson | Common Dreams / ScheerPost  The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Saturday that his organization has submitted evidence of US-Israeli war crimes to the International Criminal Court and other global bodies, seeking accountability for massive attacks on civilian infrastructure and other violations. READ MORE . . .

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Iranian F-5 breached air defenses, bombed U.S. base in first such strike since Korean War: report. From the Cradle. The damage inflicted by Iran on U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf region, including from a successful attack on a U.S. base by an Iranian fighter jet, is far worse than publicly acknowledged by the White House, NBC News reported today. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for report from Middle East Monitor.

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Prospects for a ceasefire with Iran collapse as Trump calls off trip by U.S. officials. Reported by Jane Arraf and Ayesha Rascoe | NPR  This after President Trump canceled U.S. delegation’s trip to the meeting and Iran consults with allies. Click HERE to listen and, later, read. Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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