UNITED NATIONS, Apr 17: India on Thursday described the targeting of commercial shipping during the West Asia conflict as “deplorable” and strongly called for the early restoration of unimpeded freedom of navigation and global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing the UN General Assembly, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said
Tehran, Apr 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said “zero lessons earned” after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan under the “Islamabad MoU” ended in a stalemate, despite reports of being close to a breakthrough. He said Iran engaged in the talks in good faith but
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would begin a swift blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks held in Pakistan reportedly ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the blockade would include Iranian ports starting Monday at 10
Srinagar, Apr 11 : Senior National Conference leader and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday said Pakistan played a role in easing tensions in West Asia, while asserting that India’s ties with Israel limited New Delhi’s ability to take a similar initiative. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event
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
A striking image from inside a plane carrying Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the tone for crucial US-Iran talks taking place amid ceasefire tensions, military escalation, and fragile diplomatic efforts. En route to the negotiations, Ghalibaf used the journey to highlight a powerful visual message. Inside the aircraft, empty seats were
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