President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed not to purchase, develop, or acquire nuclear weapons as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue for a broader peace agreement.
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Ukraine and its closest European allies – Britain, France and Germany – have outlined five conditions for achieving a just and lasting peace, writes the BBC. In a joint statement after talks in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they would stand firm on Ukraine. […]
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A German official said on the 3rd of June that there was an emergence of opportunities for a European-Russian dialogue on Ukraine, and it was important to create a format that was both as effective as possible and legitimate for Europeans, Reuters reports. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, added that there were […]
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Europe should have a seat at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine, but it should not play the role of mediator, writes Politico. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Cyprus to discuss the possible appointment of a special envoy, Eide said […]
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The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (VLA) Kaupo Rosin has indicated that if the current trends on the battlefield continue, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could lose his important leverage in peace talks, writes ERR News. In a video interview with the US media outlet CNN, Rosin said that Putin has less and less […]
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US President Donald Trump, after saying a quick result was possible, said he had told negotiators not to rush to reach a deal with Iran, the BBC reports. The deal would include a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and plans for further talks on Iran’s nuclear […]
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Washington and Tehran appear to be moving closer to a possible end to months of conflict, but emerging details of the talks are fuelling growing concern inside Israel over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional influence.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as a temporary step towards membership in the bloc, Reuters reported. In a letter to EU leaders seen by Reuters, Merz suggested that Ukraine could be granted “associated member” status, which would allow Ukrainian officials to attend bloc meetings and […]
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized the European Union earlier this week for not using diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine, writes Politico. Merkel said that the military support provided so far is the right thing to do, but that much more could be done: “I regret that Europe, in my opinion, is not […]
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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that while talks to end the war are deadlocked, the clock is ticking, the BBC reports. Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social that Iran must act quickly or there will be nothing left of it, and that time is of the essence. The US president’s statement […]
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The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is not a suitable candidate to represent the bloc in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, Politico reports. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin suggested over the weekend that Schröder, who was German chancellor from 1998 to 2005, could […]
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A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired on and disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after the vessel attempted to breach Washington's blockade of Iranian ports. The U.S. military said the M/T Hasna ignored multiple warnings before the fighter jet, launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln, disabled the ship with rounds from its 20mm cannon.
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Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States via mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media reported Friday. The move came as negotiations between the two sides remain frozen despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, following a war launched by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.
The contents of the…
• Putin says Moscow will do everything to secure peace deal
• Araghchi blames ‘excessive US demands’ for failure of dialogue
• White House stays mum as Trump meets security aides to discuss Tehran’s proposal
• Rubio says Iran ‘serious’ about deal, cites bleak economic outlook
• Iran, US clash at NPT summit; Tehran slams EU for not lifting sanctions
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While an independent investigation of the armed forces seems warranted here, the CPP-NPA also faces a profound ethical and political accountability regarding its recruitment and the deployment of the youth
Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained at a standstill in negotiations with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Trump announced the truce extension as he met with ambassadors of the two countries and despite recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon and fresh rocket fire from Hezbollah, which was not part of the…
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following his direct participation in historic White House peace talks, voicing optimism the diplomatic push could lead to a lasting agreement as he looks to host both nations’ leaders in Washington in the coming weeks.
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Iranian state media reported on Sunday night that Tehran is not planning to attend peace talks announced by President Donald Trump and scheduled for Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday.
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On the 20th of April, concerns grew about the fate of the US-Iran truce – the Americans seized an Iranian cargo ship that was trying to sail through a naval blockade, and Iran promised to respond to the interception of the ship, writes Reuters. Efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region are also in […]
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The United States will blockade Iranian ports for "as long as it takes," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday, threatening renewed strikes if Tehran does not make a deal.
"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon.
US forces began blockading Iranian ports at 1400…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a “historic opportunity” as Israel and Lebanon launched what officials described as their first direct talks in more than four decades on Tuesday, with envoys signaling they are “on the same side” against Iran-backed Hezbollah and expressing cautious optimism the effort could lay the groundwork for a durable peace.
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• Trump says Iranian navy ‘obliterated’, threatens to shoot at ships ‘anywhere close to blockade’; claims Iranian officials called him on Monday; reveals talks failed due to nuclear issue
• US president says more countries to participate as Nato allies refuse to join Trump in blocking ports; Europeans to mull ‘defensive mission’ at conference
• Iran says blockade akin to piracy, warns no port in…
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace amid the war in the Middle East.
The 70-year-old American pope publicly implored leaders on Saturday to end the violence, telling worshippers at St Peter’s Basilica: “Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power!…
• Iran parliament speaker says US must decide ‘whether it can earn our trust or not’
• Tehran warns of strong response to any confrontation; calls control over strait ‘non-negotiable’
• Iran demands full sanction lifting; US offers phased approach
• Conflicting claims over $6bn frozen assets; Lebanon another sticking point
• Officials hint at another round of talks
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President Donald Trump announced Sunday the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the news coming after he said Iran promised to open the strait but ultimately did not.
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The delegation from Iran touched down in Islamabad late on Friday night ahead of talks with the United States, with US Vice President JD Vance and his delegation en route to Pakistan as well.
The talks are taking place during a two-week halt in the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began with the former launching attacks on the latter on February 28. An appeal by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
The delegation from Iran touched down in Islamabad late on Friday night ahead of ceasefire talks with the United States, with US Vice President JD Vance and his delegation en route to Pakistan.
The talks take place during a two-week halt in the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began with the former launching attacks on the latter on February 28. An appeal by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier…
US Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday to lead an American delegation that would hold talks with Iranian representatives.
The talks take place during a two-week halt in the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began with the former launching attacks on the latter on February 28.
Pakistan, which has positioned itself as a central facilitator for talks between the two sides and an…
Washington is ‘ready for constructive talks—if Iran engages seriously.’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said airlines have been instructed to allow visa-free boarding for individuals travelling to the country in connection with the US-Iran talks in Islamabad.
Foreign delegations from Iran and the US are expected in Islamabad this weekend for talks aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, following a two-week Pakistan-brokered…