Iran has announced that it will open the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all countries for a period of two weeks following a ceasefire understanding with the United States, signaling a significant step toward easing regional tensions. Read More: Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the decision […]
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Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Iran-US Ceasefire, Invites Talks in Islamabad on April 10
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has invited delegations from Iran and the United States (US) to Islamabad for talks aimed at resolving ongoing tensions, following a reported agreement on an immediate ceasefire. Read More: When the World Held Its Breath, Pakistan Chose Dialogue over War In a statement shared on social media, the premier expressed satisfaction […]
Netanyahu urged Trump not to pursue ceasefire during a phone call: Israeli official
An Israeli official has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu urged Donald Trump not to pursue a ceasefire during a recent phone call, amid escalating tensions in the region. Read More: Netanyahu signals possibility of a ceasefire after Trump Iran move According to the official, Netanyahu expressed concerns over any move toward a ceasefire, arguing that it could undermine strategic objectives. In […]
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire and instead presents key demands
Iran has rejected a proposed temporary ceasefire and instead outlined a set of key demands, signaling a firm stance amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: US, Iran weigh ceasefire as Trump sets deadline According to officials in Tehran, Iran has called for a permanent resolution to the conflict rather than a short-term truce. The country has also demanded the […]
Netanyahu signals possibility of a ceasefire after Trump Iran move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of a ceasefire in the region following remarks by former US President Donald Trump about stepping back from the Iran conflict. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu has begun shaping public discourse in a way that suggests the war […]
Iran rebuffs US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes rock ME
Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more […]
Israel joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative
WASHINGTON: Israel has formally joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday during his visit to Washington, where he met with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invite to join global ‘Board of Peace‘ Visuals released after the Netanyahu-Rubio meeting showed the two […]
Israel reopens Rafah border for limited movement amid security checks
GAZA CITY/ISRAEL: Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza on foot or return after fleeing the enclave during the conflict, officials said. The reopening, however, will be limited, with Israel and Egypt imposing security checks and caps on the number of travellers. Read More: Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt to reopen next […]
Trump secures week-long pause in Russian strikes on Kyiv amid extreme cold
KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt in strikes on Kyiv for a week, ending Sunday, following a request by US President Donald Trump, Kremlin officials said on Friday. Read More: Trump claims Putin agrees to pause strikes The pause, requested due to extreme cold, comes as temperatures in Kyiv are expected […]
Wave of Israeli attacks kills two in Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation
Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, killing two people, in another near-daily violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli attacks targeted areas in the eastern Bekaa Valley and several villages in south Lebanon, including Bouslaiya and Aita al-Shaab, the National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday. A strike on […]