US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, claiming the country is in a “state of collapse” as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise amid stalled peace talks. Read More: Trump highlights Pakistan ties, Iran conflict remarks In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had reportedly informed Washington that it urgently wanted […]
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US reviewed Iran’s latest proposal aimed reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Efforts to secure a lasting peace in the Middle East remained uncertain on Tuesday as the United States (US) reviewed Iran’s latest proposal aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Read More: Trump unhappy with Iran peace proposal Diplomatic progress appeared stalled despite a ceasefire holding between the parties involved in the regional conflict. Iran […]
UN chief, Iran envoy commend Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks
Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation for Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his facilitation of talks with the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), FM Dar received a call from Guterres, […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister claims Trump has requested negotiations with Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested negotiations with Tehran, adding that Iran is currently reviewing the proposal. Read More: Marco Rubio Says Iran Ready for Deal Amid Rising Pressure In a statement, Araghchi said Washington’s alleged outreach comes after it failed to achieve its objectives in the ongoing conflict […]
US objects as Iran elected NPT conference vice president
Tensions surfaced at the United Nations during a conference on the implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as the United States (US) strongly objected to Iran’s election as one of the vice president of the session. Read More: Trump says strong team sent for Islamabad talks The development came during the 11th conference focused […]
US blocks vessel heading toward Iranian port
The United States (US) Central Command has announced that it intercepted another vessel attempting to head toward an Iranian port, describing the move as part of ongoing maritime enforcement operations. Read More: Trump signals possible breakthrough with Iran talks In a statement accompanied by images of two ships, the command said the action was taken under what […]
Iran’s foreign minister visits Russia as US talks stall
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks, as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain uncertain following the collapse of planned negotiations in Pakistan. Read More: Iran’s FM back in Pakistan as Islamabad races to salvage talks According to Iranian officials, Araghchi is expected to meet Vladimir Putin during […]
Iran’s FM back in Pakistan as Islamabad races to salvage talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was back in Pakistan on Sunday, a diplomatic source told, a day after he left Islamabad for a visit to Oman as part of a tri-nation tour. He is undertaking the trip against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic efforts, notably by Pakistan, to bring Tehran and Washington to the table […]
Pakistan notifies six land routes for goods transportation to Iran amid Hormuz closure
Pakistan has notified six routes for the transportation of goods to Iran against an encashable bank guarantee amid reports that thousands of containers destined for Iran are awaiting clearance at Pakistani ports. For this to come into force, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a statutory regulatory order, Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan […]
Iran vows to continue diplomacy despite US ambivalence
Akbar Eissa Zadeh, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran told Daily Times, that despite the uncertain attitude of the US delegation in the first session of Islamabad Talks, Iran will always keep the doors open for talks. The US delegation wanted to get its demands fulfilled more than a ceasefire. Nevertheless, the […]