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US Warns Iran Over Talks Standoff

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The White House has warned Iran of a major escalation, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran refuses to move toward a deal. The warning came as the US continued military operations and pressed Iran to respond to a ceasefire proposal, while Tehran maintained that it […]

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Why India Refuses the Mediator Trap in the Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The recent conversation between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalating Iran conflict has triggered predictable political reactions in India. Opposition parties quickly attempted to frame the episode as a contradiction after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India is “not a broker nation like

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Trump Reschedules China Visit To May

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]

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US Sends Iran 15-Point Plan Through Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The United States has sent Iran a reported 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, with Pakistan emerging as the key channel for delivering the message to Tehran. The reported outreach comes even as Washington continues to reinforce its military position in the region, highlighting a two-track strategy of diplomatic pressure backed by force. While […]

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Iran Says Pakistan Not Hosting US Talks Yet

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran has said Pakistan is involved only in consultations and not in any direct or indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as fresh diplomatic speculation continues around Islamabad’s possible mediation role. The clarification came from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who denied claims that talks with the United States had already taken

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US Sends More Army Troops To Middle East

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The United States is preparing to send additional Army troops to the Middle East as Washington balances military reinforcement with public claims of a possible diplomatic opening with Iran. The reported move would add thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, reflecting a broader US effort to strengthen readiness across the region as the […]

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Iran Military Rejects Trump Talk Claim

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran’s military has rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that talks are underway, with a senior spokesperson using unusually blunt language to dismiss the claim. The response, carried by Iranian state-linked media, underlines Tehran’s continued refusal to publicly acknowledge negotiations with Washington, even as diplomatic speculation has intensified

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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 […]