The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said. The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed […]
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Iran and US tensions deepen despite fragile peace deal
Fighting between Iran and the United States intensified despite an interim peace agreement signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month conflict. Both sides accused each other of violating the deal as fresh military strikes, missile attacks and sharp warnings further weakened hopes for lasting stability across the Gulf region. Shortly after US […]
Turkish, Bahrain, Canadian FMs praise Pakistan’s role in peace deal
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday night. During the conversation, the Canadian foreign minister commended Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, which helped facilitate the understanding reached between the two parties. They […]
Gold extends gains after US-Iran peace deal
Gold rose more than 2% after US and Iran officials said they had reached an initial agreement to end their war. By 0536 GMT the spot gold price had risen 2.5%, to $4,323.29 an ounce, its highest since June 9, and extended gains for a 3rd straight session. US Gold Futures for August Delivery rose […]
Pakistan and the Iran-US Peace Deal
The Iran-US agreement represents an extraordinary diplomatic success for Pakistan, built on a series of coordinated diplomatic moves that can be broken down into four key achievements. On one side stood the United States and Israel, engaged in military confrontation with Iran, while major powers either appeared paralysed or had effectively withdrawn into indifference. Yet […]
Bilawal welcomes US-Iran peace deal
Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday welcomed the conclusion of a peace agreement between the United States (USA) and Iran, saying it as an important step towards reducing regional tensions and promoting peace through dialogue. In a statement, Bilawal Bhutto said the agreement marked a positive development that reflected the statesmanship […]
UN ‘encouraged’ by reports of possible US-Iran peace deal: spokesperson
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “encouraged” by the general tone of reports indicating the US and Iran are close to an agreement to end their war., his spokesperson has said, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York that while the UN is holding off on definitive comments due to the […]
Trump weighs Iran peace deal as he announces end of naval blockade
United States President Donald Trump on Friday announced the end of the country’s naval blockade of Iran. He said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. He also listed what a potential deal would need to […]
US, Iran to announce draft of peace deal within 24 hours
The US and Iran are expected to announce the finalization of a draft proposal of a peace deal to end the fighting on all fronts by Sunday afternoon, a source close to the negotiations told The Washington Times. A draft proposal was agreed to early Saturday and expected to be announced within 24 hours, the […]
US and Iran Near Peace Deal as Draft Gains Approval
A potential breakthrough in diplomacy appears to be taking shape as the United States and Iran move closer to a peace deal aimed at ending months of tensions and conflict. According to a report citing sources familiar with the negotiations, both sides have agreed on a draft framework, and an official announcement could come within […]