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The United States has carried out fresh military strikes in Iran, targeting a site that officials said posed a threat to American forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces also intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian drones in the area. US Strikes Iranian Military Site A US official said the overnight […]
International
The United States has rejected an Iranian state media report claiming that Washington and Tehran had reached a draft understanding to reopen commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The White House called the claim a “complete fabrication,” even as reports suggested indirect talks over Gulf shipping security were continuing. Iran Claim On Strait Of […]
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the United States-Iran peace process, calling it “more than problematic.” His remarks came amid debate over Pakistan’s diplomatic position, its stance on Israel and President Donald Trump’s push for wider acceptance of the Abraham Accords. Pakistan Role In Iran Peace Talks Graham said […]
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The Indian rupee weakened in early trade on Tuesday as fading hopes of a Middle East peace deal, rising crude oil prices and stronger dollar demand weighed on the currency. The rupee slipped 17 paise to 95.43 against the U.S. dollar after closing at 95.26 in the previous session. Rupee Falls As Dollar Demand Rises […]
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said a possible deal with Iran could still take a few more days, even as the United States carried out fresh strikes in southern Iran. The comments show that diplomacy is continuing, but the conflict remains highly unstable. Rubio Says Iran Deal Needs More Time Rubio said negotiations […]
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The United States military has carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines. The strikes came despite ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and preserving a fragile ceasefire. US Strikes Iranian Missile Launch Sites U.S. Central Command said the strikes were
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U.S. President Donald Trump has linked any future Iran agreement to the expansion of the Abraham Accords, saying more Muslim-majority countries should normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and stabilising the Gulf. Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion
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Donald Trump’s latest remarks linking the expansion of the Abraham Accords to a broader Iran deal have once again ignited intense debate across the Middle East and beyond. The controversy erupted after reports emerged that Trump wanted countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan and Turkey to eventually align with an expanded normalization framework involving Israel […]
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Iran has said conclusions have been reached on several issues being discussed in a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States, but Tehran made it clear that no agreement is imminent. The talks are focused on ending the ongoing war and reducing regional tensions. Iran-US Memorandum Talks Make Progress Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil […]