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Trump Says Iran Agreed On Nuclear Weapon

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will not pursue a nuclear weapon, even as Tehran continues to publicly deny that formal negotiations with Washington are underway. His remarks come amid ongoing regional conflict and growing diplomatic efforts involving possible intermediaries, including Pakistan. The comments have added fresh attention to whether a limited

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Pakistan Offers To Host US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Pakistan has publicly offered to host possible US-Iran talks, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was ready to facilitate negotiations if both Washington and Tehran agree. The move drew wider attention after US President Donald Trump shared Sharif’s message, fuelling speculation that Pakistan could emerge as a venue for diplomacy as the Middle East […]

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Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]

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Iran Toughens Terms As Mediation Efforts Continue

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has sharply hardened its negotiating position as mediation efforts continue, with Tehran now expected to demand major concessions from the United States before any serious talks can move forward. The tougher stance reflects the growing influence of hardline security thinking inside Iran as the conflict continues. Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance Iran is no longer […]

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Imran Khan Raises Bushra Bibi Prison Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has raised concerns over the treatment of his wife Bushra Bibi in prison during a rare Eid phone call with his son, marking his first public message in weeks amid growing attention on his health and ongoing incarceration. The remarks added a new emotional and political layer to the […]

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Valero Refinery Explosion Triggers Texas Alert

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

A major explosion and fire at Valero’s refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, forced nearby residents to shelter in place as emergency crews responded to the incident. Early reports indicated there were no immediate injuries, but the blast drew attention because the refinery is one of the largest fuel processing facilities on the US Gulf Coast. […]

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Iran Rejects Trump Claims Of Direct Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has firmly denied Donald Trump’s claims that talks are underway with Washington, saying there are no direct negotiations and accusing the United States of using such messaging to buy time and shape the narrative around the conflict. The denial has deepened uncertainty over whether the recent pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure […]

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White House Eyes Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as Leader in Iran Strategy Shift

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The White House is reportedly considering Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a possible channel for future engagement with Tehran, with some officials said to view him as a figure who could play a larger leadership role if the conflict reshapes Iran’s political structure. The reported internal thinking suggests Washington is now looking beyond […]

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Jaishankar Rubio Discuss Energy Security Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around

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Rosatom To Evacuate More Staff From Bushehr Plant

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, leaving only a few dozen staff at the site as safety concerns grow around the facility. The move follows recent reports of a strike landing close to the working reactor, though no damage or injuries were reported. Rosatom […]