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Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’, won’t lift Hormuz blockade
On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US–Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s naval blockade, while Tehran…
- Middle East
Iran war has cost USD 25 billion, Pentagon says
The estimated cost of the war with Iran has reached USD 25 billion, with most of the spending directed towards munitions, according to the Pentagon’s top financial official, who told lawmakers on…
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Senate rejects attempt to end Trump’s blockade of Cuba
Washington: Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the US energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote…
- Middle East
US appears cold to Iran proposal to end war sans N-deal, Russia backs Tehran
The Trump administration seemed unlikely on Tuesday, April 28, to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country.…
- Middle East
US, Iran clash over Tehran’s nuclear programme as UN treaty review begins
United Nations: The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran’s nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday, April 27, at…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘considering’ Trump’s ‘request’ for negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, April 27, that Tehran was considering a request from US President Donald Trump for negotiations, while insisting Washington had failed to achieve any of…
- Middle East
Iran offers proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear deal
Iran has offered a proposal to the United States (US) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without linking the move to a nuclear agreement, according to two regional officials cited by Associated…
- Middle East
Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall
Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the ceasefire with United…
- Middle East
Iran FM Araghchi back in Islamabad after Oman visit amid US talks efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, April 26, after a visit to Oman, according to Reuters citing Iranian state media, as diplomatic activity continued over possible talks involving…
- Middle East
Pakistan says US-Iran mediation efforts moving forward
Pakistan’s top political and military leadership is continuing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the two sides, Pakistani officials said…
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi to revisit Pakistan after Oman talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing his visit to Oman, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, as diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire between…
- Middle East
Iran FM departs Islamabad as Trump cancels US envoys Pakistan trip
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after high-level meetings with Pakistani leaders, as US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit by American envoys for expected Iran peace talks.…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi meeting ends
The meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, April 25, has ended, Al Jazeera reported. The meeting was held at the prime minister’s office…
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Iran war: Tehran’s top diplomat in Islamabad, US envoys on way
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered its 18th day on Saturday, April 25, as Pakistan became the focus of renewed diplomacy, hosting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad…
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‘Ball is in Iran’s court’: US urges Tehran to act before time runs out
The United States (US) stepped up pressure on Iran on Friday, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying Tehran had a limited opportunity to reach an agreement and that the next move rested…
