Trump on Iran:

We’re supposed to have the talks.

So I would assume at this point nobody’s playing games.

Source: New York Post

Trump told PBS News that if the Iran ceasefire expires, “lots of bombs start going off.”

Trump:

Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did.

I watch and read the FAKE NEWS Pundits and Polls in total disbelief. 90% of what they say are lies and made up stories, and the polls are rigged, much as the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged.

Just like the results in Venezuela, which the media doesn’t like talking about, the results in Iran will be amazing - And if Iran’s new leaders (Regime Change!) are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future!

German Chancellor Merz:

There is no recognizable basis for an intervention in Cuba.

Despite all the problems this country has internally with the communist regime, no recognizable threat emanates from Cuba to third countries outside Cuba.

Brazilian President Lula:

I will be against the invasion of Cuba, just as I was against [the invasions of] Venezuela, against Ukraine, against Gaza, and against Iran.

I am against any lack of respect for the territorial integrity of nations.

Brazilian President Lula:

I want the United States to be the way they want to be. I want Germany to organize itself the way Germany wants.

I want Brazil to organize itself the way Brazilian society wants. No one can interfere in our organization. No one.

Brazilian President Lula:

It is important to know that Cuba is the victim of a 70-year blockade. That is a world shame, you know? A world shame.

A country that, after the revolution, never had the chance to decide its own destiny because a major power imposed an ideological blockade on Cuba.

Brazilian President Lula:

I do not believe Iran is building a nuclear bomb — just as I did not believe that Saddam had nuclear weapons when Bush invaded Iraq.

From time to time, people build a false myth to justify an opposition that is unrecognizable and irresponsible.

Brazilian President Lula:

If Germany and Brazil were finalists in the World Cup, we invite Trump to watch the World Cup with us, seeing the dispute between Brazil and Germany.

And certainly this time it should be Brazil’s turn to win, because last time Germany won 7 to 1 against Brazil.

Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” he’ll extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran without a deal, and the Strait of Hormuz will stay blocked until an agreement is reached.

Source: Bloomberg

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue.

Deep historical mistrust in Iran toward U.S. gov conduct remains, while unconstructive & contradictory signals from American officials carry a bitter message; they seek Iran's surrender. Iranians do not submit to force.

FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick for defamation over an article alleging he has a drinking problem and frequently misses work.

Patel denies the allegations and is seeking $250 million.

The Atlantic says it stands by its reporting and will fight the case.

French President Macron:

It is likely that, following the American decision to maintain a targeted blockade — particularly concerning Iran — the Iranian authorities changed their initial position.

I think this is a mistake on both sides.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa plays basketball—this time on a proper court.

Péter Magyar says he would arrest Netanyahu if he comes to Hungary:

I made it clear that Hungary intends to remain a member of the International Criminal Court.

If someone enters the territory of a country that is a member of the ICC and that person is under an arrest warrant, then they must be taken into custody.

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

With certain cultures, it’s not possible to coexist.

Iranian sailor Emad Hormozi’s body has been found in the Indian Ocean after about 45 days of being missing, following the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a U.S. Navy submarine.

Trump:

The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA, commonly referred to as “The Iran Nuclear Deal,” penned by Barack Hussein Obama and Sleepy Joe Biden, one of the Worst Deals ever made having to do with the Security of our Country.

It was a guaranteed Road to a Nuclear Weapon, which will not, and cannot, happen with the Deal we’re working on. They actually gave $1.7 Billion Dollars in “GREEN” Cash, loaded into a Boeing 757, and flown to Iran for Iranian leadership to spend anyway they saw fit. He emptied out all of the Cash from Banks in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Those Bankers said they’ve never seen anything like it before.

In addition, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars was paid to Iran. If I did not terminate that “Deal,” Nuclear Weapons would have been used on Israel, and all over the Middle East, including our cherished U.S. Military Bases.

The Fake News, like Lightweight Washington Post “Journalist” David Ignatius, loves to talk about the JCPOA, knowing that it was DANGEROUS, and a Complete Embarrassment to our Country. If a Deal happens under “TRUMP,” it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else.

It will be something that the entire World will be proud of, instead of the years of Embarrassment and Humiliation that we have been forced to suffer due to incompetent and cowardly leadership!

Trump:

The Democrats are doing everything possible to hurt the very strong position we are in with respect to Iran.

Despite World War I lasting 4 years, 3 months, and 14 days, World War II lasting 6 years and 1 day, the Korean War lasting 3 years, 1 month, and 2 days, the Vietnam War lasting 19 years, 5 months, and 29 days, and Iraq lasting 8 years, 8 months, and 28 days, they like to say that I promised 6 weeks to defeat Iran, and actually, from the Military standpoint, it was far faster than that, but I’m not going to let them rush the United States into making a Deal that is not as good as it could have been.

I read the Fake News saying that I am under “pressure” to make a Deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE! I am under no pressure whatsoever, although, it will all happen, relatively quickly! Time is not my adversary, the only thing that matters is that we finally, after 47 years, straighten out the MESS that other Presidents let happen because they didn’t have the Courage or Foresight to do what had to be done with respect to Iran.

We’re in it, and it will be done RIGHT, and we won’t let the Weak and Pathetic Democrats, TRAITORS ALL, who for years have been talking about the Dangers of Iran, and that something has to be done, but now, since I’m the one doing it, belittle the accomplishments of our Military and the Trump Administration.

This is being perfectly executed, on the scale of Venezuela, just a bigger, more complex operation. The result will be the same. In my First Term, I built the Greatest Military our Country has ever seen, including adding Space Force. In my Second Term, I am properly and judiciously using our Military to solve problems left to us by others of far less understanding or competence. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

Macron will visit Greece on April 24–25 to renew a defence agreement between the two countries for another five years, with automatic extensions after that.

The pact, first signed in 2021, commits both nations to support each other if attacked and included Greece buying French frigates and Dassault Rafale jets.

Source: Reuters

Russian Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drone hit the home of Ukrainian defense Adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov.

The house was destroyed, and he was injured but survived.

He says multiple drones were sent and believes it was a deliberate assassination attempt.