TEHRAN, Apr 20: Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref on Sunday warned that stability in the Strait of Hormuz comes at a cost, saying Iran cannot be expected to ensure maritime security while facing restrictions on its own oil exports amid escalating tensions with the United States. In a post on X, Aref said
TEHRAN, Apr 17: Following the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf credited the development to what he described as the “steadfastness” of Hezbollah and the unity of the so-called “Axis of Resistance”. In a post on X, Ghalibaf reiterated
WASHINGTON, Apr 17: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had a “very good conversation” with his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was referring to the phone talks held between the two leaders on Tuesday. “I had a very good talk with him, and he’s a friend of mine from India, and he’s
Samrat Choudhary is set to take over as the Chief Minister of Bihar, replacing Nitish Kumar, the BJP announced on Tuesday. A senior party leader and currently the Deputy Chief Minister, he is likely to be sworn in on April 15. Choudhary, a prominent BJP leader, will succeed JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, under whom he
Lahore, Apr 14: Pakistan’s media watchdog has issued a show-cause notice to a leading news channel for allegedly broadcasting “Indian content” while reporting the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. A ban on Indian content has been in place in Pakistan since 2018. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued the notice to Geo
Tehran, Apr 14: Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the reported naval blockade on Iranian ports, calling it a “gross violation” of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to Iranian state media Press TV. In a letter sent on Monday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President
TEHRAN, Apr 11: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday claimed that the ceasefire in Lebanon is part of an agreement reached during talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV. Press TV further reported that the spokesperson’s remarks were also confirmed by the Pakistani side. It also stated
LIVE NOW US-Iran Ceasefire Talks In Islamabad LIVE Updates: Pakistan is hosting key talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad as efforts continue to end the ongoing Gulf conflict. An Iranian delegation led by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in the capital, while the US side is being led by Vice President JD Vance. The
US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad : Pakistan is hosting key talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad as diplomatic efforts continue to end the ongoing Gulf conflict. An Iranian delegation led by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in the capital, while the US side is led by Vice President JD Vance. The talks come
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained severely restricted on Thursday despite the ceasefire, with movement largely stalled under new Iranian regulations. Reports indicate that Iran is allowing a maximum of 15 vessels per day, with ships required to seek prior clearance from military authorities before transiting. According to Reuters, only limited traffic was