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US President Donald Trump has delayed a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran, even as Tehran rejected several claims made by Washington about the draft deal. The development highlights continuing differences between the two sides over nuclear issues, the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets. Trump Iran Deal Decision Delayed Trump said […]
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington and Tehran may have the “makings of a deal” to wind down the conflict, though he made it clear that any agreement would depend on President Donald Trump’s final approval. Bessent Says US-Iran Talks Show Progress Bessent said the Trump administration had achieved what previous administrations could […]
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US President Donald Trump has said he is unsure whether an Iran deal should go ahead unless Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates agree to join the Abraham Accords, raising the diplomatic stakes around the ongoing negotiations. Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion Trump said Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE “owe it” to […]
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The Trump administration has paid about $20 billion in tariff refunds to US importers after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority while imposing sweeping import tariffs. Trump Tariff Refunds Cross $20 Billion US Customs and Border Protection has said importers and shippers are expected to receive a total of […]
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, saying the proposal clashes with Pakistan’s fundamental position on Israel and Palestine. Pakistan Rejects Abraham Accords Proposal Asif said Pakistan should not join any agreement that goes against its core ideological stance.
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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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U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise live call during a U.S. Embassy event in New Delhi and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a friend and reaffirming close ties with India. The event was held as part of celebrations linked to America’s 250th Independence anniversary. Trump Calls Modi A Great Friend During the […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has told American negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, even as talks continue over a possible framework to reduce tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks signal that Washington is keeping pressure on Tehran while avoiding the appearance of a hurried compromise. Trump Slows Iran Deal […]