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‘Deal makes no difference, sweeping the Strait’: Trump downplays Iran talks as US warships cross Hormuz

Washington: Reiterating once again that the United States (US) is winning the war against Iran, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that it doesn't matter to him if the Iranian sides makes a deal with him or not, as the outcome of the conflict has already been decided. His remarks came after the US and Iran held talks in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to cease all hostilities in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, the American leader also said that the US military has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, which has become the…

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Pakistan sends 13,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence pact

Riyadh: A year after signing its joint strategic defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has send its first-ever military contingent of around 13,000 troops and 10 to 18 jets to the Kingdom, the Middle East nation has said. The contingent has deployed at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector of Saudi Arabia.  The contingent, which includes fighter jets and support aircraft, landed the base on Saturday, as per Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence. The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability…

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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks LIVE: Vance leaves Pakistan; Israel-Lebanon remain on edge

New Delhi: The talks between the United States (US) and Iran have failed, and the American delegation is expected to Pakistan soon, said Vice President JD Vance in an early morning press conference on Sunday after the two sides held a marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad. During the media briefing, Vance said that the US needs affirmative commitment that Iran will not seek nuclear weapon, or tools that help them achieve one fast. The US is leaving a "very simple proposal", Vance said, which is a "method of understanding" that is Washington's "final and best" offer.  "We just could not…

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‘Going to have big problems’: Trump warns China against supplying weapons to Iran

Washington: Doubling down on his claims of the US completely destroying Tehran's military capabilities, President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) warned China over shipping weapons to Iran and said Beijing will only create problems for itself if it decides to take such a step. His remarks came after a US media report claiming China might supply weapons to Iran while the Islamic Republic holds talks with the US in Pakistan capital of Islamabad. "If China does that, China is going to have big problems, okay?" the 79-year-old American president told reporters outside the White House in Washington.    Earlier…

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Islamabad talks failed due to ‘unreasonable’ US demands: Iran vows to protect national interests

Tehran: Criticising the US after the two sides failed to achieve a breakthrough in the talks in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, Iranian state media said on Sunday that the negotiations failed due to the "unreasonable" demands by the Americans. It further said that the US should refrain from making "excessive demands and unlawful requests". "The Iranian delegation negotiated continuously and intensively for 21 hours in order to protect the national interests of the Iranian people; despite various initiatives from the Iranian delegation, the unreasonable demands of the American side prevented the progress of the negotiations. Thus the negotiations ended,"…

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Iran denies US account of vessels passing Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad talks falter

Tehran: Iran has dismissed a statement by the United States regarding the movement of its naval ships through the Strait of Hormuz. A spokesperson for Iran’s joint military command said that control over any vessel passing through the strategic waterway lies with Iran’s armed forces, according to state media. The response came after the US military announced that two of its Navy destroyers had crossed the strait. It described the move as preparation for mine-clearing operations, marking the first such transit since the conflict began. Iranian state media, however, presented a different account. It reported that Iranian forces intervened and…

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Gave best offer to Iran no breakthrough yet JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks

Islamabad: Speaking after the conclusion of three rounds of high-stakes ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance described the discussions with the Iranian delegation as constructive, but acknowledged that no final agreement has been reached so far. Vance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.  “We have been at it now for 21 hours. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians would accept our terms,” he said addressing the media.  US seeks…

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Apr

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First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes in Pakistan, Pope Leo urges end to ‘madness of war’ | 10 Points

Islamabad: The first phase of peace talks between US and Iran delegations concluded in Islamabad on Saturday and the next phase of talks might start on Sunday. The move is aimed at confirming that both sides are on the same page regarding the understandings and agreements reached during today’s peace talks. In the meantime, Pope Leo on Saturday urged world leaders to end the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal as senior US and Iranian officials met in Pakistan to discuss ending the six-week conflict. Check top 10 developments of the peace talks so far: A US delegation led…

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US has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, says White House amid peace talks in Pakistan

Washington: A ⁠US official has denied reports ⁠that Washington ⁠has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. Earlier media reports suggested that the US had ⁠agreed to release Iranian ⁠frozen assets held in ⁠Qatar and ⁠other ⁠foreign banks, quoting a senior Iranian source. However, the White House on Saturday dismissed such reports."This official denial arrives as American and Iranian representatives convene in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire, reported CBS. The controversy follows a report, which quoted a high-ranking Iranian official claiming that Washington had signalled its approval to unfreeze the assets. According to the news agency, the source…

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Trump says US is ‘clearing’ Strait of Hormuz as peace talks underway in Islamabad after 5-hour delay

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted on Truth Social that the United States has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil shipments. He claimed that “all 28” of Iran’s mine-laying vessels had been sunk and that American forces were ensuring safe passage for international shipping. Global oil route at risk  The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries a large share of the world’s crude exports. Fears of Iranian attacks over the past weeks have disrupted shipping and pushed global oil prices higher, even though…

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