Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said negotiations with the United States have produced some progress, but both sides still remain far from reaching a final agreement to end the ongoing conflict and tensions. In a televised national address, he explained that discussions had moved forward on several matters, yet many major gaps and sensitive […]
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Trump rejects Iran ceasefire terms as Middle East tensions escalate
Donald Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate a ceasefire amid ongoing United States military strikes but insisted that the proposed terms are not acceptable yet. The remarks came as tensions continued to rise between United States and Iran following recent attacks on strategic targets. During a telephone interview, Trump claimed that Iran had […]
Iran: US-Israel aggression forced defensive action
Iranian President said his country was forced to defend itself due to US and Israeli military aggression. He issued a message in Arabic to Gulf and neighboring nations, emphasizing that Iran tried to avoid war through diplomacy. Tehran respects the sovereignty of all regional states and believes peace in the Middle East is possible only […]
Trump considers limited strike on Iran amid nuclear deal talks
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he is considering a limited strike on Iran while sending a major naval buildup to the Middle East, aiming to pressure Tehran to reach a nuclear deal. The announcement followed statements from Iranian officials indicating that a draft proposal for an agreement with Washington could be ready […]
Iran tensions echo pre-Iraq conflict, warns ex-IAEA chief
Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei warned that US threats against Iran echo pre-Iraq war warnings. He said Iran poses no immediate danger. ElBaradei called the threats unlawful, reckless, and dangerous for the region. He criticized the timing of the warnings, noting Iran has not demonstrated any active or imminent military threat. He stressed unilateral threats […]
China, OIC push for Middle East peace
China’s vice president and foreign minister held talks with the secretary-general of the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Beijing. The discussions focused on regional security, political settlements, and cooperation in hot-spot issues. The meeting comes as tensions rise in the Middle East following recent threats from Iran and military movements by the United States. […]