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Apr

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JD Vance’s Pakistan visit on hold ‘indefinitely’ as US extends Iran ceasefire amid stalled diplomacy

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his planned diplomatic visit to Islamabad, which was expected to focus on negotiations with Iran amid unrest in the Middle East. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the trip has now been put on hold indefinitely after US President Donald Trump ‘unilaterally’ extended the ceasefire with Iran.  A White House official, cited by the aforementioned media outlet, confirmed that the visit has been “called off with no new dates set.” The official also said that “any future travel for diplomatic engagements will be announced later.” The decision reflects a…

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Apr

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Iran issues stark warning to US and Israel as uncertainty shrouds second round of talks

Tehran: Iran has issued a strong warning, saying it will respond with full military force if the United States or Israel launches any attack against it. The message was delivered through a statement carried by Iran’s state media early on Wednesday. The statement came from Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. It was read on national television, where he said Iran’s armed forces are prepared to act decisively. He added that both the US and Israel would face severe consequences, describing them in harsh terms and warning that any aggression would be met with an even stronger…

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22

Apr

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Trump extends ceasefire as second round of talks with Iran hang in limbo

Washington: In a significant development amid tensions with Iran, Trump announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire, citing diplomatic considerations and requests from Pakistan. He stated that the halt on attacks against Iran will continue until the latter comes up with a deal and negotiations are concluded. However, he added that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place and instructed the US military to stay on high alert. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of…

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21

Apr

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Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if peace talks fail as ceasefire nears end: ‘Military is raring to go’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his rhetoric and indicated that the United States could launch military strikes against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail before the ceasefire deadline. Speaking in an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, Trump made it clear that negotiations are approaching a critical juncture with little time left for a breakthrough. Reiterating the readiness of US forces, Trump said, "The military is raring to go," stressing that troops in the region are fully prepared for action. "If we don't have a deal that protects our interests and the world, we are going to bomb.…

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21

Apr

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Trump rules out ceasefire extension, says the US will end up with a great deal with Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that he ‌did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran and added that the US was in a ​strong negotiating position and would end ​up with a great ⁠deal. "I don't want to do that. ​We don't have that much time," ​Trump said when asked about the possibility of extending the ceasefire during an interview with CNBC. I do not want to extend the ceasefire: Trump  “I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice,” he said.…

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21

Apr

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US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

Washington: The United States and Iran are expected to return to Pakistan for another round of ceasefire talks, according to a report by The Associated Press. Pakistan-led mediators received confirmation that the top negotiators, US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, will arrive in Islamabad early Wednesday, the officials told AP on Tuesday.  The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the media. A 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday (April 22), adding urgency to the proposed talks. No Iranian delegation in Pakistan…

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21

Apr

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Iranian ship returns home evading US naval blockade after delivering crude oil to Indonesia: Report

Tehran: An Iranian supertanker has reportedly completed a crucial journey, returning safely to Iranian waters after delivering a large shipment of crude oil despite a US naval blockade in the region. Iranian media described the voyage as a major success in overcoming restrictions. The reported transit comes at a time of rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. According to reports by Fars News Agency, the vessel had left Iran in March and travelled towards Indonesia. Near the Riau Archipelago, it transferred approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil to another very large crude carrier (VLCC). After completing the transfer, the…

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21

Apr

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Trump’s social media tirade derailed US-Iran ceasefire deal? Report claims key terms were revealed prematurely

Washington: After the failed ceasefire talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, the two nations were close to a truce to end the two-month conflict over the weekend, but then the inevitable happened. President Donald Trump went on to publicly reveal the terms prematurely on social media and to the press. The outburst complicated the already fragile situation with Iran pushing back and derailing the entire process, CNN has reported. How Trump's social media boasting proved costly Officials from the United States and Iran had been inching closer to a framework agreement through backchannel talks facilitated by intermediaries from…

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Apr

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‘Winning Iran war by a lot’: Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the United States is “winning the war by a lot,” insisting that military operations are going strongly in Washington’s favour. In a series of posts, Trump said the US military has performed “amazingly” and suggested that the outcome of the conflict is already tilting decisively. Alongside his claims of success, Trump hit out at American media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. He accused them of presenting a misleading picture of the war. According to Trump, their reports make it seem…

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Apr

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Kirpans, guns, pepper spray unleashed during violent clash inside Germany gurdwara, 11 injured | VIDEO

Berlin: Violent chaos unfolded inside a gurdwara in Germany's Duisburg city after a group of Sikh attendees got into a bloodied clash, which saw kirpans, knives and firearms being used to attack. At least 11 people were injured in the brawl. Clips have surfaced online of the incident showing members from two groups attacking each other, reportedly inside the place of worship. The footage includes disturbing scenes, with individuals seen using sharp weapons such as knives and kirpans during the confrontation. What actually happened Around 40 people were involved in the altercation, prompting a major police response, including the deployment…

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