US-Israel-Iran conflict: Netanyahu says Israel and US applying strong pressure on Iran; Latest updates

Iran’s Araghchi meets Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir in Islamabad

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Islamabad as part of ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran.

H.E. Dr Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Honorable Foreign Minister calls on Field Marshal Seyed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, COAS & CDF pic.twitter.com/sihS0yB3NJ
— Embassy of IR Iran Pakistan (@IraninIslamabad) April 25, 2026

Iran’s delegation arrives in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan, says no direct meeting planned with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Foreign Minister Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani officials as part of their mediation efforts to end what he called the “American imposed war of aggression.”

Baqaei said no meeting is planned between Iran and the US, and that Iran’s positions will be conveyed to Pakistan.

We arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, for an official visit. FM Araghchi will be meeting with Pakistani high-level officials in concert with their ongoing mediation & good offices for ending American imposed war of aggression and the restitution of peace in our region.

No meeting… pic.twitter.com/1vP51xIoep
— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) April 24, 2026

US Under Secretary Colby says Europe must deliver on defense commitments, calls NATO a ‘paper tiger’

US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby said President Trump has rightly demanded Europe step up its defense contributions and that NATO “must no longer be a paper tiger.”

President Trump has rightly laid out that Europe must step up, and NATO must no longer be a paper tiger.
Through the historic Hague Commitments, Europe has begun to do so.

But the key now is, in the words of SecGen Rutte, action over words. As Rutte put it this week, “Air…
— Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby (@USWPColby) April 24, 2026

He pointed to the Hague Commitments as a starting point but stressed that action is now needed, quoting NATO Secretary General Rutte’s call for “air defense systems, drones, ammunition, radars, space capabilities” to ensure security.

Netanyahu says Israel and US applying strong pressure on Iran, warns Hezbollah against sabotaging Lebanon peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had “an excellent conversation with President Trump,” who is applying strong economic and military pressure on Iran in full cooperation with Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"I promised you that we would change the face of the Middle East, and that is exactly what we are doing. First and foremost, in Iran: I have had an excellent conversation with President Trump.

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— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 24, 2026

He said Israel has begun a process toward historic peace with Lebanon but that Hezbollah is “trying to sabotage this.”

Netanyahu said Israel is maintaining full freedom of action against all threats, adding “we attacked yesterday and we attacked today” and vowing to restore security to northern residents.