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US-Iran have had 'good talks over last 24 hours': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying that "good talks" have taken place in the last 24 hours, Axios reported.
US to begin 'Project Freedom' as Iran's Hormuz stranglehold tightens
The United States is set to launch an operation on Monday to assist ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently under Iranian control.
'Ball in US court': Iran after Trump casts doubt
Iran has said that the next move is up to the United States after President Donald Trump expressed skepticism over Tehran's latest peace proposal.
UAE bans travel to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a travel ban for its citizens to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq. The decision was taken due to rising regional tensions in the Middle East.
Hamas intel officer who helped plan October 7 killed: Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, a senior Hamas military intelligence official.
Tehran's international airport resumes commercial flights, first since war began
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the start of hostilities with the United States and Israel two months ago.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump announces
United States President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Israel uses diplomacy, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah before talks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel is employing both military and diplomatic strategies to disarm Hezbollah.
'No plans yet': Iran on fresh talks with US
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has said that there are currently no plans for the next round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.
'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump's latest threat to Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire: Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
Trump announces 1st Israel-Lebanon talks in 34 years
United States President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday. This will be their first communication in 34 years.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which includes the exchange of military equipment and technology research.
Vance called Israel from Islamabad: Netanyahu rebuts Iran's claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed details of a phone call with United States Vice President JD Vance.
US-Iran Islamabad talks extend to day two, Hormuz standoff deepens
The United States and Iran are set to continue high-level peace talks in Pakistan on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India has expressed "deep concern" over the large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon.
'No backup plan': Trump warns, as talks set to begin
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the country needs no backup plan if negotiations with Iran fail.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.
Asim Munir forces Khawaja Asif to delete Israel post: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir intervened to delete a controversial social media post by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Iran denies sending officials to Pakistan for US talks
Iranian state media has rejected reports that senior officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf, traveled to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States.
What are Iran's conditions for opening Hormuz
Iran will not allow more than 15 vessels per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the United States, Russia's TASS news agency reported.
Pakistan minister tells Israel to 'burn in hell', Netanyahu responds
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called Israel "evil" and a "curse for humanity" after it attacked Lebanon.
'Lebanon inseparable part of ceasefire': Iran warns ceasefire violators
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed over 200 people violate the ceasefire agreement and make negotiations pointless.
Israeli military claims Hezbollah chief's secretary killed in Beirut airstrike
The Israeli military has claimed that the personal secretary of Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem was killed in an airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday.
Israel questions Pakistan's credibility as mediator in US-Iran talks
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed skepticism over Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Iran's ceasefire proposal 'probably written by ChatGPT': JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran submitted three versions of its 10-point proposals, one of which he said was "probably written by ChatGPT."
Iran issues new map to guide ships around Hormuz mines
Iran has released new navigational maps for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to help them avoid potential threats from sea mines.
Iran closes Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 200+
Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking oil tankers from transiting the waterway after Israeli strikes hit several commercial and residential areas in central Beirut, killing hundreds, Fars News reported on Wednesday.
US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
6 children killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran
Four girls and two boys below the age of 10 were killed in US-Israeli attacks on the province of Tehran overnight, Iranian media reported.
Israel forging new alliances with Arab nations against Iran: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is forging new alliances with "important countries in the region" to counter what he calls the "Iranian threat."
Michigan synagogue truck attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified the March 12 attack on Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as a "Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism."
US strikes Iran ammunition depot in Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs
The United States has reportedly launched an attack on a major ammunition depot in Isfahan, Iran.
Yemen's Houthis join West Asia war, fire missile at Israel
The Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis have confirmed their first attack on Israel since the outbreak of hostilities.
Trump tells Iran to 'get serious' before 'it's too late'
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, claiming that its negotiators are "begging" for a deal.
Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon death toll rises
The Israeli military stated that plans to expand its ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved.
Iran threatens to 'completely' close Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum
Iran has threatened to "completely close" the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours.