Pakistan Claimed Role In Iran Hit List Pause

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

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Pakistan has emerged as a behind-the-scenes player in the diplomacy around the Iran war, with reports saying Islamabad urged the United States to press Israel not to target two of Iran’s top officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. According to

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Iran Warns Over Alleged Island Threat

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran has received intelligence suggesting hostile countries may be preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands with backing from a regional state. He said Iranian forces are closely monitoring developments and warned that any such move would trigger retaliation against the supporting country’s key

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Iran Opens Hormuz Route For India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]

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Jaishankar Speaks To Iran Counterpart

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as tensions in West Asia continued to rise, with both sides discussing the latest regional developments. The call reflects India’s continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when the conflict is affecting security, shipping and energy flows across the

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Iran Offers Japan Hormuz Passage Support

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

Iran has told Japan it is ready to help ensure the passage of Japanese-affiliated ships through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a possible easing of pressure on one of the world’s most important energy routes as the regional conflict continues. The reported assurance is significant for Japan, which depends heavily on Middle East oil moving […]

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Iran Warns of Zero Restraint After Strike Threat

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Iran Warns of Zero Restraint After New Strike Threat Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will show “zero restraint” if its infrastructure is struck again, while also insisting that any future end to the war must address the damage already inflicted on Iran’s civilian sites. Iran Warns of Zero Restraint Araghchi […]

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Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs With ‘Israel First Tax’ Swipe Iran has mocked the rising financial cost of the US war effort, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi saying a reported $200 billion American war bill is only the beginning and warning that ordinary Americans will end up paying what he called an “Israel […]

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Iran Rules Out Immediate Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran has ruled out an immediate ceasefire, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran is focused on ending the war across the region rather than accepting a limited pause in fighting. His remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue to search for an off-ramp in the widening conflict, even as Iran signals that any settlement must […]

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Iran Says Larijani Killing Will Not Destabilise System

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani will not destabilise the country’s political system, insisting that Iran’s institutions are strong enough to withstand the loss of even top-ranking figures. His remarks came after Tehran confirmed Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, making him one of the […]

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Iran Denies Ceasefire Or US Talks

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran neither sought a ceasefire nor requested negotiations with the United States during the ongoing war, directly rejecting claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran was looking for a deal. Araghchi made the remarks in a televised interview as fighting and regional tensions continued to shape diplomatic […]