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Washington: As the situation remains certain in the Middle East amid the fragile ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Israel and called it a 'great ally' of his country. Trump, a two-time American president and a Republican leader, said Israel has constantly stood alongside the US, in an apparent dig at his NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies. "Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of the United States of America," Trump posted on his Truth Social account. "They are Courageous, Bold, Loyal, and Smart…

Washington: Since his return to office, US President Donald Trump's administration's fondness with Pakistan and its leaders, particularly with Field Marshal Asim Munir, has increased vastly. Trump, on many occasions, also praised Munir and described him as a 'fantastic' person and a 'great fighter', crediting him for facilitating talks between the US and Iran, who have been locked in a conflict since February 28.   However, a report by an American media has warned the Trump administration that Munir could actually be a liability for the US. The report by Fox News Digital said Munir's closeness with Iran, particularly with the…

Jerusalem: Israel’s military has introduced a new boundary in southern Lebanon, calling it a “Yellow Line”. The move comes shortly after both sides agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reducing tensions after weeks of clashes involving Hezbollah. According to the Israeli army, the newly defined line is meant to act as a separation point, similar to a boundary system it has previously used in Gaza. The military stated that this line is now being monitored closely to prevent unauthorised movement across it. In its statement, the army said that troops had already spotted individuals moving towards the area from…

New Delhi: The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India has responded to questions regarding reports of an attack on two Indian-flagged oil tankers by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Saturday, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi highlighted the steady and positive relationship between India and Iran. He described the bilateral ties as “very strong” and emphasised their continued importance for both nations. However, he denied any knowledge of the attack, adding that the issue will be solved.  Ilahi also emphasised that India benefits significantly from its close ties with Iran, citing the secure passage of Indian…

Tehran: Sharing details of behind-the-scene negotiations with the United States (US), Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Tehran that confronted the US delegation over naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that the waterway falls under the "control of the Islamic Republic". He also criticised America's efforts of clearing the mines in the Hormuz, calling it a "violation of ceasefire". In a television interview which was aired on Saturday night, Galibaf said the US and Iran were near a renewed confrontation over Hormuz, but "the enemy retreated". Galibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in Pakistan's…