WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, describing it as a potential breakthrough in ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Read More: Trump claims Iran agreed to not to pursue nuclear weapons Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said both […]
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10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel begins as celebrations erupt in Beirut
BEIRUT: A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has come into effect, prompting widespread celebrations in the Lebanese capital Beirut, where residents took to the streets to mark the pause in hostilities. Read More: Trump announces Israel–Lebanon ceasefire deal Crowds gathered across the city, cheering and waving flags, while some celebrants resorted to aerial firing to express […]
Trump says he may travel to Islamabad if Iran deal signed
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he could travel to Islamabad to seal a deal if an agreement with Iran is finalised in Pakistan, praising the country’s military and political leadership amid renewed diplomatic activity involving Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn, Trump said Pakistan’s “field marshal has been […]
US, Iran eye Islamabad for fresh talks as Hormuz blockade tightens
The blockade over an artery responsible for one-fifth of the global oil traffic began with a warning crackling over the radio: “Do not attempt to breach the blockade. Vessels will be boarded for interdiction and seizure…Turn around or prepare to be boarded. If you do not comply…we will use force.” The message, posted by US […]
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran has […]
Pakistan urges caution over US-iran talks speculation
Pakistan has urged media and observers to avoid speculation regarding the timing and details of the second round of US–Iran negotiations, saying that no official schedule has yet been announced for the next phase of talks. Read More: Pakistan relaying messages in US–Iran indirect talks, says Dar Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir […]
Trump says Xi told him China is not supplying weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him Beijing is not supplying weapons to Iran, following a direct exchange of letters between the two leaders, according to remarks made in a Fox Business interview aired on Wednesday. Read More: Trump pledges US-Iran talks on sanctions Trump said he had written to Xi […]
Pakistan ramps up mediation to end ME war as army chief lands in Iran
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with Pakistani delegation, have arrived in Tehran as part of the ongoing mediation efforts to end US-Iran war, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on Wednesday. The high-level delegation is visiting Tehran as Pakistan […]
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels that passed through the strait after Washington’s blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, […]
Report claims Iran used Chinese spy satellite for US base surveillance
Iran has allegedly used a Chinese intelligence satellite to monitor and target US military bases across the Middle East, according to leaked documents cited in a report by the Financial Times. Read More: US, Iran resume nuclear talks amid rising Middle East tensions The report claims that the satellite, identified as “TEE-01B,” was acquired by Iran’s Islamic […]