US President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections long into the future, despite statements from Iran that it has not done so. “Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!),” he wrote in a social media post. “This will insure […]
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for key talks with Pakistani leadership
Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a one-day official visit, where he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership following Islamabad-mediated talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland. The Iranian president received a red-carpet welcome upon arrival and was greeted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half. Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66th minute when he […]
Iranian president is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and marks Dr Pezeshkian’s second trip to Pakistan since assuming office as Iran’s […]
Trump criticised Italy and NATO allies over Iran stance
US President Donald Trump has criticised Italy and several NATO allies for what he described as their lack of support in addressing concerns related to Iran and its nuclear programme. Speaking about the role of allied nations, Trump argued that the United States has invested heavily in the NATO alliance over the years while shouldering […]
Iran shuts Hormuz again; Swiss talks to start today
Iran on Saturday declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, appearing to raise the stakes ahead of the talks as both sides seek to advance an interim deal signed on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end their almost four-month war. The IRGC warned ships ?not to approach the waterway, […]
Trump credits China role in Iran developments, says he plans another China visit this year
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that China played an important role in developments concerning Iran, while also revealing plans to visit China again later this year. Speaking at an event in the US state of Maryland, Trump said Beijing had been a significant factor in matters related to Iran. According to the US […]
Iran’s chief negotiator says US talks will remain within Tehran’s ‘red lines’
TEHRAN: Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has reaffirmed that any negotiations with the United States will remain bound by Tehran’s “red lines”, stressing that Iran will continue to safeguard its national interests during talks. Speaking in remarks published by Iran’s official IRNA news agency on Friday, Ghalibaf said Iran remained committed to the conditions […]
Schumer says Democrats will not support funds for Iran
WASHINGTON: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has said Democrats will not support any proposal that would provide hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran, sharply criticising President Donald Trump over the issue. In a statement, Schumer said that if Trump wants to send what he described as “hundreds of billions of dollars” to Iran, he […]
US, Iran electronically sign Islamabad MoU; Pakistan endorses as mediator
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by the presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by him as the mediator, the prime minister wrote on […]