ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Iran on Friday for high-level meetings with the Iranian leadership, with discussions expected to focus on bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation on issues affecting the Muslim world. According to official sources, the prime minister will meet senior Iranian leaders during the visit to review Pakistan-Iran […]
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Iran begins week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Iran is preparing for a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities organising large-scale events across the country aimed at honouring the late leader and demonstrating national unity. According to Iranian state media, funeral proceedings will begin in Tehran over the weekend before continuing with major […]
Oil edges higher as Middle East peace efforts continue
Oil prices posted modest gains on Friday as investors remained cautiously optimistic about ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, while monitoring crude supplies from the Middle East ahead of the long US holiday weekend. International benchmark Brent crude rose 17 cents, or 0.24%, to $72.10 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate […]
US and Iran conclude first round of indirect talks in Doha
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago. Sources familiar with the discussions said negotiators for the two countries spent […]
PM Shehbaz to attend Khamenei’s funeral in Iran: Pakistan’s Foreign Office
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran on Friday to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Speaking at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
US, Iran Doha talks end with focus on Strait of Hormuz
Indirect talks between the United States (US) and Iran concluded in Doha, Qatar, after two days of discussions centred on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian funds. While officials described the meetings as constructive, neither side announced any significant breakthrough or final agreement. According to sources familiar with […]
US, Iran enter tech talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said. The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed […]
Qatar says frozen Iranian funds remain on hold
Qatar has confirmed that the $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds remains withheld, dismissing reports that the assets have already been transferred to Tehran and stating that any future release depends on progress in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. In a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials said the […]
Shehbaz Sharif expected to visit Iran on July 3 to attend a condolence ceremony
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Iran on July 3 to attend a condolence ceremony in Tehran, in a trip that is likely to include discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation between the neighbouring countries. According to informed sources, the prime minister will participate in the ceremony alongside senior officials […]
Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for Iran deal
Top US envoys who have arrived in Doha will not hold a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, casting doubt on the progress of efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, there will be technical talks this week on issues […]