According to British media reports, the United States (US) and Iran are set to hold their highest-level face-to-face negotiations since 1979, marking a significant diplomatic moment in decades-long tensions between the two nations. Read More: Pakistan urges constructive engagement in US Iran Islamabad talks The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has arrived […]
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UN condemns continued killings in Gaza despite ceasefire
The United Nations (UN) has strongly condemned what it described as “unrelenting” killings of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that civilians continue to face daily danger despite a fragile ceasefire. Read More: Pakistan demands accountability amid record deaths of UN personnel UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said at least 32 Palestinians were killed by Israeli […]
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before talks
Iran said on Friday that Iranian assets must be unblocked and a ceasefire take hold in Lebanon before peace talks with the United States can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two measures had been previously agreed with Washington […]
Iran insists Lebanon remain an integral part of ceasefire ahead of US talks
ISLAMABAD: Iran has delivered a clear message to the United States (US) ahead of upcoming negotiations, insisting that Lebanon remains an integral part of the ceasefire agreement and cannot be separated under any circumstances. Read More: As Mideast conflict spirals, wealthy Gulf seeks to stay on sidelines Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf […]
Pakistani officials say situation under control ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials have said the situation remains “under control” as the country prepares to host high-level direct peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, despite ongoing questions surrounding ceasefire terms and alleged violations. Read More: Strict security in place as Islamabad gears up for US–Iran talks As diplomatic activity intensifies, senior delegations […]
Pakistan can help turn ceasefire into wider peace, says Bilawal
Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Pakistan’s role in helping secure a ceasefire in the Iran crisis had placed it at the centre of a wider diplomatic opening, arguing that Islamabad should now push for a broader peace process rather than treat the truce as an end in itself. His remarks came as delegations were […]
Iran and Saudi foreign ministers discuss easing tensions
Top diplomats from Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first official conversation since the recent escalation of regional conflict, signalling a potential step toward de-escalation. Read More: Corps Commanders condemn Iran strikes on Saudi Arabia According to the Saudi foreign ministry, Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The […]
Trump says US forces to remain near Iran until “real agreement” is finalized
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that US military forces stationed near Iran would remain deployed until a “real agreement” is finalized, amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. Read More: US claims historic victory over Iran forces Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that all US ships, aircraft, personnel, and […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Iran conflict was not Britain’s war
RIYADH: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel was not Britain’s war, while emphasizing the need to secure a lasting peace following the ceasefire. Read More: UK’s Starmer avoids wider Iran war, backs Hormuz plan Speaking during a visit to Saudi Arabia, Starmer said that although a […]
Netanyahu signals Israel is prepared to resume military action against Iran
TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel is prepared to resume military action against Iran despite the ongoing ceasefire arrangements in the region. Read More: Netanyahu proposes pipelines amid Iran conflict escalation In a recent statement, Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to achieving its strategic objectives, suggesting that these could be pursued either through […]