Iran’s Nour News says air defenses active in parts of Tehran, reasons unclear. Lead negotiator Ghalibaf resigns from negotiating team after IRGC intervention. Trump to speak at 3 pm.

Not good. Air defenses suddenly lighting up in Tehran right before Trump talks is never a coincidence. IRAN'S NOUR NEWS SAYS AIR DEFENCES ACTIVATED IN PARTS OF TEHRAN, REASONS UNCLEAR — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) April 23, 2026 Trump scheduled to …

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Japan trade negotiator to cancel US visit

Ryosei Akazawa didn’t board the plane. The Japanese trade minister was scheduled to arrive in Washington for final talks on a $550 billion investment pact. Instead, he canceled — no press conference, no handshake photo, just a quiet diplomatic retreat. …

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