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TEHRAN: Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial shipping following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while the United States signalled it would maintain pressure on Tehran despite the move. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the key global […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said his administration appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating ongoing US-Iran negotiations, hinting that he may personally attend talks in Islamabad as diplomatic efforts intensify to secure a deal. “We are grateful for the job Pakistan is doing,” Trump said, adding, “I might go” for the Islamabad talks […]
WASHINGTON: The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade against Iran in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to military officials. A senior US military official, General General Caine, said the operation began on Monday at 10am Eastern Time, with enforcement taking place in international waters. “US forces […]
WASHINGTON: A majority in the United States Senate on Wednesday backed Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, voting down a Democratic-led resolution aimed at halting the war without congressional authorisation. The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing the war powers resolution, highlighting continued Republican support for the president’s policy more than […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said the war involving Iran and Israel is “very close to over”, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a collapse of the fragile ceasefire. The remarks came as Asim Munir arrived in Tehran, where he is expected to help bridge differences between parties engaged in indirect […]
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday said it will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment, as indirect exchanges with the United States continue through Pakistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told a weekly media briefing that Tehran remains firm on its nuclear rights, stressing that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. He said […]
MIAMI: Donald Trump on Sunday warned that oil and gasoline prices could remain elevated through November’s midterm elections, in a rare admission of the domestic political impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking in an interview, Trump said fuel prices may stay at current levels or rise slightly in […]
ISLAMABAD: Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of intense negotiations, with US Vice President JD Vance saying the outcome represented a greater setback for Tehran than for Washington. The Iranian side has yet to issue an official statement on […]
ISLAMABAD: As global attention remains focused on Pakistan-hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, several Indian media outlets have come under criticism for promoting what observers describe as misleading narratives while downplaying Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Delegations from Iran and the United States have arrived in Pakistan […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a “total and complete victory” following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after weeks of intense conflict. In a telephone call with AFP, Trump expressed confidence in the deal, saying it was reached shortly before a deadline he […]