Jerusalem, June 21 (IANS) Israel’s military chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the ceasefire declared in Lebanon the day before is “fragile,” according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).Speaking during a situation assessment with senior commanders of units operating in southern Lebanon, Zamir stated that the military must maintain a high level of readiness for the renewal of combat operations and the elimination of threats, Xinhua news agency reported.He added that the Israel…
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Washington, June 21 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Sunday that Iran will once again be able to sell oil on international markets as part of the emerging diplomatic framework between Washington and Tehran, a move that could have significant implications for global energy prices and major oil-importing nations such as India.Speaking on ABC’s “This Week”, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Iran’s return to energy markets would be one of the immediate outcomes of the ongoing negotiations, e…
Burgenstock (Switzerland), June 21 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that negotiators had already made “great progress” in talks with Iran at a Swiss resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, expressing confidence that further advances could be achieved in the coming hours as senior delegations met to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme and wider regional security issues.Delegations from the United States and Iran began closed-door talks at the Burgenstock resort at 3:09 p.m. local time,…
Washington, June 21 (IANS) The Trump administration on Sunday indicated that Iran may be allowed to retain a limited missile capability under a future agreement, signalling a major shift from its earlier assertion that Tehran needs to dismantle its missile programme entirely.The remarks came as US Vice President JD Vance prepared to open talks with Iranian officials, with both sides seeking to build on a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) reached after months of military confrontation in the Gulf….
Washington, June 21, (IANS) A sharp political battle over US President Donald Trump’s Iran agreement intensified on Sunday, with former National Security Adviser Susan Rice calling the framework a “jaw-dropping, horrific surrender” while the administration argued it had forced Tehran into negotiations from a position of weakness.The exchange highlighted growing divisions in Washington over the President’s strategy towards Iran following months of military confrontation, disruptions in the Strait…
Washington, June 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that the United States could launch tougher military action if Tehran does not rein in allied groups in Lebanon, as administration officials argued that Iran had lost leverage ahead of a new round of negotiations in Switzerland.The warning came as Vice President JD Vance prepared for talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland aimed at advancing negotiations following months of military confrontation and disruption in the…
Jerusalem, June 21 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the Israeli army will not withdraw from the “security zone” it holds in southern Lebanon.Katz affirmed in a statement that the Israeli military would remain at all positions in the security zone, which protects northern Israeli settlements.He added that there was and is no restriction on Israeli soldiers in Lebanon to act to eliminate threats, Xinhua news agency reported.Katz said that following Hezbollah attacks …
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has questioned the travel arrangements imposed on his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the extensive commuting between Mexico and the United States has taken a physical and mental toll on his squad.Speaking ahead of Iran’s crucial Group G encounter against Belgium on Sunday, Ghalenoei revealed that tournament organisers had informed his side that they would be allowed greater flexibility for their final group-stage match again…
Rome, June 21 (IANS) Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has weighed in on the latest feud between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, saying that he did not understand the US leader’s “attitude”. “Our bond with the United States does not depend on governments, on Prime Ministers; it is deep and very solid. I don’t understand Trump’s attitude these days also because it seemed to me from what I had seen on television that there were no problems in relations wi…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Foreign investors pulled out a net $736 million from Pakistan’s equity market in FY26 due to the outflows driven by geopolitical tensions in the West Asia conflict and the country’s downgrade in major global market indices, a report has said.Citing State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), a report from Arab News said that foreign investors purchased equities worth $298.3 million during the fiscal year but sold shares worth $1.03 billion, resulting in net outflows of $736 million.I…