Scenes in Tehran reflect a mixed atmosphere since the start of a ceasefire on April 8, with negotiations set to begin in Pakistan. In Iran's capital, there is little sense of celebration as some mark 40 days since the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s so-called “Tehran tollbooth” threatens to make the restoration of normal oil and gas supplies from the Gulf impossible.

US president abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan

Fifteen residents of Tehran said in telephone interviews and text messages that the capital was weathering heavy bombardment.

Iran’s illegal system of transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz could be formalised in any peace deal. The issue will form part of talks with the US scheduled to begin on Friday, following a two-week ceasefire that has theoretically opened up the strait to all vessels again.

Fierce U.S.-Israeli bombardment of Iran’s capital, Tehran, now at the end of its second week, has left residents in a state of shock. From central historic quarters to upscale northern areas, bombs are shaking the city day and night, with no sirens or warning systems to alert the public.

Daily life unfolds across Tehran's cafes, parks and stores as people continue their everyday routines despite war. Some meet friends at cafes. Others play backgammon in

Trump's ceasefire is in jeopardy as Tehran signals new attacks on Israel, warning of military operations against Israeli positions.

An anonymous Iranian woman detailed to The Australian the nightly explosions, celebrations and fear in Tehran as Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran tentatively took hold.