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March 26, New Delhi: Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war but clarified that backchannel communications do not constitute formal negotiations.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the proposal is under consideration by Iran’s top leadership, while rejecting any...

March 26, New Delhi: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country has permitted the passage of vessels from friendly nations, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.This move comes after UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the reopening of the waterway, warning...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.Global oil and gas prices have surged following Iran's near-closure of...

New Delhi, March 26 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to France on Thursday for the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, which will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping.While India...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump will travel to China on May 14 and 15 for a rescheduled summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the White House has announced.Trump, who was earlier scheduled to travel to Beijing by the end of this month, postponed his trip due to the war...

Tehran, March 26 – As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains...

Washington, March 26 – Announcing plans for a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, US President Donald Trump has said that his rescheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14–15, calling it a “Monumental Event” and signaling renewed high-level engagement...

Canberra, March 26 – The Australian government has moved to block the entry of temporary visa holders from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Tony Burke, the Minister for Home Affairs, announced on Wednesday night that he had used laws passed by the federal parliament earlier in...

Washington, March 26 – US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is seeking a deal with Washington, but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.Speaking at a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (local time), Trump said that ongoing...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in a strong Republican showing in the midterm elections, sharply criticizing Democrats while highlighting his administration's economic, military, and border policies.Addressing a House Republican dinner at Union Station...

Tel Aviv, March 26 – A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel's air defense systems and struck the city of Dimona, where Israel's main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported.Air raid sirens sounded in the area on Wednesday morning and early afternoon (local...

Tehran, March 26 – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that certain data indicate that "enemies" are preparing an operation to occupy an Iranian island with the support of a regional state."If they take any step forward, all of the vital infrastructure of that...

Washington, March 26 – The United States is intensifying its efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global oil flows as its military campaign against Iran continues. The White House stated that operations are focused on protecting energy routes critical to the global economy...

Washington, March 26 – The United States and Iran are engaged in "productive" talks even as US military operations continue, the White House said, signaling a possible diplomatic opening amid an ongoing conflict that Washington claims is nearing its objectives.White House Press Secretary...

Tehran, March 26 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks...

Washington, March 26 – The White House has stated that US military operations against Iran are “ahead of schedule” and nearing core objectives, even as Washington continues “productive” talks with Tehran aimed at ending the conflict.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

Mumbai, March 25 – Actor-director Boman Irani has donned the role of a diplomat to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia. On Wednesday, the actor posted a video of himself speaking to the camera on his Instagram account. Citing his Irani background, the actor expressed his willingness to...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the West Asia conflict.Sharif, in a statement on X, reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the...

Islamabad, March 25 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia.Furthermore, Pakistan continued its diplomatic outreach by holding telephone conversations and...