Tel Aviv, April 8 (IANS) Israel on Wednesday expressed support for the United States decision to suspend military action against Iran, while clarifying that the proposed two-week ceasefire arrangement does not extend to Lebanon.US President Donald Trump stepped back from the brink of a major military escalation with Iran by announcing a conditional two-week pause in planned strikes, linking the move to efforts aimed at reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The development has broug…
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Tehran, April 8 (IANS) Iran on Wednesday indicated its willingness to halt its military response provided that attacks against it are stopped, while also announcing a temporary opening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks.In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the development comes at a time when ceasefire negotiations are currently underway, signalling a possible de-escalation in ongoing tensions.He further stated that a two-week wind…
United Nations, April 7 (IANS) The United Nations is alarmed by the US rhetoric that threatens attacks on Iran’s power plants and bridges, a UN spokesperson said.”We were alarmed by the rhetoric seen in that social media post that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure should Iran not agree to a deal,” Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at a daily briefing.”The secretary-general has been very clear on issues …
Tehran, April 6 (IANS) India has stressed the importance of restoring stability and security in West Asia, and expressed support for ongoing efforts aimed at stopping the war, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday and discussed the recent developments about the situation in West Asia. “Iran’s Foreign Minister, referring to what he described as grave crimes committed by…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in the region.EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, said: “Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation.The interaction comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, particularl…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Top government officials including the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Power Secretary, and the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) held a meeting on Friday to discuss ways to increase the domestic production of induction heaters and cooking utensils to bring down the use of cooking gas consumption amid supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war, according to official sources.Demand for induction heaters and other electrica…
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday expressed concern over the escalating situation in the Gulf, stating that the ongoing conflict shows no signs of ending and is beginning to impact India’s economic and energy security. He stressed the need for urgent efforts to de-escalate tensions and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to IANS, Tewari said, “The situation is quite serious. The war in the Gulf does not seem to be ending, and it is having…
Tehran, March 26 (IANS) As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five “friendly” countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains limited for others.Along with India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq have been granted safe passage through the key maritime chokepoint despite the ongoing conflict in the region.In an intervi…
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Global oil prices jumped to cross $100 per barrel on Thursday after Iran said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US to end the war.Brent crude futures rose 1.21 per cent to $103.46 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.35 per cent to $91.54 per barrel, as Middle East tensions continued to escalate.According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, exchanges between Tehran and Washington through intermediaries should not be int…
Moscow, March 23 (IANS) Sergei Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Iran, on Monday held a phone conversation over the latest situation in the Persian Gulf with Moscow emphasising the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. A statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry detailed that Lavrov and Araghchi discussed the security situation in the region which has “sharply deteriorated as a result of the US and Israeli aggression”.It mentioned that Lavrov stresse…