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Apr

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Israel, US share same goals on Iran, negotiations with Lebanon ongoing: Netanyahu amid Gulf tensions

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and the United States are aligned in their objectives regarding the ongoing tensions with Iran, even as uncertainty remains over the future of a fragile ceasefire. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that both countries are working towards the same outcomes, including halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ensuring stability in key maritime routes. He noted that Washington has been regularly updating Israel about its diplomatic engagements with Tehran. “Our goals and those of the United States are identical: We want to see the enriched material removed from Iran, we want to…

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15

Apr

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US, Iran agree in principle to resume talks amid Hormuz tensions; Pakistan Army chief reaches Tehran

Washington: Amid rising tensions over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold another round of talks, although the date and venue have not yet been finalised. The development has been reported by The Wall Street Journal, raising hopes that renewed negotiations may help ease the fast-worsening regional crisis. Earlier, the two sides held a round of talks in Pakistan, but that attempt failed to produce a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has reached Tehran, where he was received by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to…

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15

Apr

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Iran says it would completely block Gulf trade if US does not lift blockade on Iranian ports

Tehran: In a significant development, the commander of Iran's joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports, Iranian state media reported. "Iran will act with strength to defend its national sovereignty and its interests," said Ali Abdollahi. He added that the US blockade is "a prelude to violating the ceasefire." Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz when Israel and the United States launched strikes against it more than a month…

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15

Apr

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Trump says Chinese President Jinping denies sending weapons to Iran | What we know so far

Washington: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Chinese President Xi Jinping denied sending weapons to Iran. He also said in the Fox News interview that Xi Jinping issued the denial in a written response letter to Trump, after the US president wrote him following reports that surfaced about China supplying Iran with weapons for the war. "I wrote him a letter asking him not to do that. And he wrote me a letter saying that, essentially, he's not doing that," Trump said. Trump is scheduled to meet Xi in Beijing in early May.  I am permanently opening the…

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15

Apr

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Lebanon-Israel hold first talks in 33 years in Washington amid Gulf tensions; more meetings expected

Washington: Lebanon and Israel have resumed direct discussions for the first time in many years, marking a notable diplomatic moment during a period of heightened tensions in West Asia. The initial meeting took place in Washington on Tuesday, where both sides described the exchange as positive, though key differences remain unresolved.  The United States hosted this trilateral meeting, marking the first time the three parties had engaged at a high level since 1993. Lebanon’s Ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, said further details about the next round of talks would be shared “in due course.” She characterised the first…

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15

Apr

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Trump says Iran conflict ‘close to over,’ claims Tehran ‘badly’ seeking deal with US

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran was ‘close to over’ and that Tehran was ‘badly’ seeking a deal with Washington. Responding to a question during an exclusive interview with Fox News, Trump said had he not launched military operations in Iran, the latter would have developed nuclear weapons. The US President also said Iran would take nearly 20 years to rebuild the country he continued strikes, adding that the operation hasn’t finished yet. “I think it's close to over. Yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to…

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15

Apr

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US-Iran war LIVE: Pakistan likely to host another round of talks; US blocks vessels at Hormuz

Tehran: The second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Pakistan within the next two days, as diplomatic efforts continue to reduce escalating tensions in West Asia. The initial round of negotiations reportedly ended without progress after Tehran rejected Washington’s proposal. US President Donald Trump, speaking to The New York Post, hinted at the possibility of imminent developments, saying, "You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there."  On the outcome of the first round of discussions, US Vice…

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15

Apr

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JD Vance hopeful of US-Iran ceasefire deal soon: ‘Lot of mistrust, can’t be solved overnight’

Washington: There is a lot of mistrust between the US and Iran, and that cannot be solved overnight, Vice President JD Vance, who led a delegation on ceasefire talks with Tehran, has said, suggesting the two sides want to make a deal ahead of the second round of negotiations. Vance said the meeting in Islamabad, even though inconclusive, was the first of its kind in the past 49 years between Washington and Tehran and that the stakeholders want to make a deal. What's noteworthy with Vance's remarks is that they come at a time when Israel, too, held peace talks with…

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14

Apr

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‘Something could be happening…’: Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks with Iran could be held in Islamabad "over the next two days," according to US media reports. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran set to expire on April 22, raising fears of a renewed escalation if negotiations fail to move forward.  Trump's comments signal a possible revival of talks between the US and Iran, even as tensions remain high following the earlier failure to reach a breakthrough. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump suggested that…

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Apr

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UK, France rally 40 nations for Hormuz talks to restore freedom of navigation amid West Asia turmoil

Paris: Amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, France and the United Kingdom are gearing up to jointly host a high-level video conference on Friday, aiming to bring together more than 40 nations to work on restoring the freedom of navigation in the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the development on X, noting that the meeting will be held in Paris and will focus on building a multilateral and defensive framework to revive safe passage through one of the world’s most crucial energy corridors. Macron said the conference would gather non-belligerent countries that are ready to contribute…

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