The Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, has dismissed reports claiming that an Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, describing them as false. The source added that Tehran will not enter negotiations unless the United States fulfills its commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday night, citing More
The UN Secretary-General says that the continuation of fighting in Lebanon and Israeli attacks pose a serious threat to the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, as well as to efforts for lasting peace in the region. According to reports, Israel has launched new strikes on several targets in Lebanon. This move has seriously More
US lawmakers plan to push next week for a resolution to halt the Iran war and compel President Donald Trump to seek Congress’ approval for any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Wednesday, Schumer said, ‘Congress must reassert its authority, especially at this dangerous More
US Vice President JD Vance has stated that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that if Israel does not halt its war against Lebanon, Tehran will intervene. According to Al Jazeera, Vance made these remarks after Pakistan said that Lebanon was part of the More
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says talks with the United States will begin in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Friday based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal. US President Donald Trump said attacks on Iran could be halted for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The council, in a statement, rejected all US More
Japan, Iraq, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and the United Nations have welcomed a two-week truce between Iran and the United States, urging both sides to honour their commitments under international principles, a media report said on Wednesday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and called on all parties to work towards long-term peace More
Russia and China have vetoed a Bahrain-drafted resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a media report said on Wednesday. Al Jazeera reported the resolution — which garnered 11 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions — was rejected just hours before the start of a planned More
At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike near a school in the Gaza Strip, media reports said on Tuesday. Reuters reported that the attack occurred near the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. Eyewitnesses said clashes had earlier taken place between local residents and members of an More
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is all set to vote today (Tuesday) on a Bahrain-drafted resolution regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a media report said. The 15-member body will vote on the draft at 11:00am New York time, Bloomberg reported. It said the resolution would allow countries to “respond” to any More
US-based satellite imaging firm Planet Labs has announced it will indefinitely restrict access to imagery of Iran and other conflict-affected areas in the Middle East, following a request from the administration of President Donald Trump. The company confirmed in an email to customers on Saturday that the US government had asked satellite imagery providers to More
