Tehran, June 15 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that ending the war in Lebanon is an integral part of a recently finalised peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, local media reported.He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital while stressing Iran’s determination to stop Israeli strikes against Lebanon under the MoU that was announced between Tehran and Washington early Monday.Meanwhile, “An…
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Jerusalem, June 15 (IANS) Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday said that the country will maintain an indefinite military presence in the security zone it holds in southern Lebanon and will not withdraw despite existing and future pressures.His remarks came despite the highly anticipated signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which is also expected to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Xinhua news agency reported.Katz said the policy, which…
Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven Summit carrying what may become the defining diplomatic issue of the gathering: a still-unpublished agreement with Iran that promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause a conflict that has rattled energy markets and unsettled allies.The agreement, announced on Sunday, is expected to dominate discussions among G7 leaders, many of whom are seeking answers about a deal whose details remain largely un…
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Israeli leaders and opposition figures have sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s emerging agreement with Iran, warning that the deal risks leaving key security concerns unresolved even as Washington celebrates what it describes as a major diplomatic breakthrough.The criticism comes as details of the agreement remain closely held and world leaders prepare to discuss its implications at this week’s G7 summit in France. According to The Washington Post, the deal…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced protests and walkouts as he delivered the keynote address at Stanford University’s commencement, even though he skipped mentioning artificial intelligence to avoid getting booed, a report has said.Roughly 200 students walked out of the ceremony to protest Google’s ties to Israel and other grievances, the report from SFGate said.Though artificial intelligence may seem like a natural fit for graduates of the Stanford University located in …
Tehran, June 15 (IANS) The US naval blockade against Iran will be lifted as of tonight and the immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, is announced, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said early Monday.Gharibabadi said Iran and the United States will sign the finalised draft of a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland on June 19, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Iran’s s…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Sunday that any decision on revising the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in the domestic market would depend on the availability and stability of crude oil supplies in the global market.Speaking to reporters in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Gopi said the Centre was keeping a close track of developments in global energy markets before taking any call on fuel prices. “Let us see the supply of crude…
Tehran, June 14 (IANS) The funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is scheduled to begin here on July 4, Iranian media reported.Farewell ceremonies will be held at Imam Khomeini’s Mosalla prayer hall in Tehran on July 4-5, followed by funeral processions in the capital and the central city of Qom on July 6-7, read a statement released by the headquarters responsible for Khamenei’s commemoration, which was carried by Iranian media.According to the statement, the final funeral ceremony…
Kanpur, June 13 (IANS) Amid global instability, the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, and the resulting economic challenges, a young competitive exam aspirant from Kanpur has written an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing unwavering faith in his leadership. Voicing concern for the Prime Minister’s safety, the letter states that while citizens can endure any form of hardship, they cannot accept any compromise when it comes to the Prime Minister’s security. Ashutosh Yadav,…
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The Trump administration said Friday that a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran is designed to support a broader regional peace framework involving Israel, Lebanon, Gulf states and Tehran, while preserving the right of all parties to defend themselves against future attacks.The comments came as a senior administration official expressed growing confidence that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Washington and Tehran could be signed within days.While much of t…