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Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has offered the most detailed look yet at a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States that he says could be finalized within days. Speaking about what has become known as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," Araghchi said the framework agreement would end the current conflict, pave the way for future negotiations and address issues ranging from maritime security to sanctions relief. While emphasising that no final deal has been signed, the Iranian foreign minister outlined several key provisions that he said would form the basis of the agreement. Key takeaways about US-Iran…

Tel Aviv: The United States (US) and Iran are nearing a peace deal. The treaty, which in all likely be signed this weekend, will be bring an end to the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East that started on February 28. The deal will be signed despite Israel's reservations. Israel wants safety guarantees for itself and also an end to Iran's nuclear programme, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said President Donald Trump has assured Tel Aviv about this. In fact, during a call on Thursday evening, Trump told Netanyahu that he will sign a deal with Iran soon,…

Muscat: The government on Saturday dismissed reports of another Indian-crewed vessel being targeted near the coast of Oman, calling them 'false'. Several unverified reports claimed that MT Liaki Freedom, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil and chemical tanker, was targeted in the Oman Gulf on Friday night after it stopped responding on VHF (very high frequency).  The reports claimed that the tanker had several Indian onboard, and casualties were feared. However, the Indian government has refuted the reports, saying all crew members are safe. "We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members…

London: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London. Gagandeep Singh, 34, was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, false imprisonment, kidnapping and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court. On Friday, he was handed a 34-year sentence, comprising 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period under strict restrictions. Under the terms of the sentence, Singh will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years, or two-thirds…

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are hopeful of a peace treaty, and have said that the deal is "closer than ever", hinting that the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East is nearing its end. The proposed deal, which is being described as historic, will ensure "long-term peace" in the Gulf that was ravaged by the Iran war.  President Donald Trump had announced about the deal a couple of days earlier, adding that the US will be represented by Vice President JD Vance. In his announcement, he had said that the deal would be signed somewhere in Europe…

Washington: The over three-month-long US-Iran conflict in the Middle East could soon draw to a close, with Washington and Tehran expressing optimism that they are edging closer to a negotiated agreement. However, a clarity is still needed on some of the contentious issues such as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, as both sides have remained firm on these two demands. It all started with President Donald Trump earlier this week claiming that the peace deal has been almost finalised and it will likely be signed in Europe over the weekend, with his deputy JD…