Tehran, May 21 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator, and Tehran is reviewing the latest US views. In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, Baghaei said messages have been exchanged on several occasions.Baghaei said that Iran is focused on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, with clear demands, including releasing Iranian frozen assets and ending …
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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Global crude oil prices fell nearly 1 per cent for a second consecutive session on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the conflict with Iran could end “very quickly”, raising hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough.International benchmark Brent crude futures slipped 0.9 per cent or nearly $1 to $110.28 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined about 1 per cent or $1.03 to $103.12 per barrel.Moreover, both benchma…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he postponed a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf leaders seeking more time for diplomacy, signalling a possible opening in high-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.At a White House healthcare event, Trump said the United States had been prepared to launch a “very major attack” on Iran as early as Tuesday, but he agreed to delay military action following requests from leaders in Saudi …
Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after meeting senior members of his national security team, signalling that Washington could be preparing for further military action as tensions escalate across the Middle East.“For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” Trump wrote on social media on Sunday.According to a CNN report, Trump met senior national secur…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Global crude oil prices extended gains on Monday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fuelled concerns over supply disruptions after a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates was attacked.International oil benchmark Brent crude rose as much as 2.37 per cent or $2.60 to $111.86 per barrel.Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced 3.11 per cent, or $3.28, to $108.70 per barrel.In the domestic markets, crude oil futures (June 18) on Multi Com…
Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a veiled warning over rising tensions in the Middle East, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, “It was the calm before the storm,” amid reports that he is in discussions with top aides on potentially resuming air strikes on Iran.The image shared on his social media shows Trump wearing a Make America Great Again hat alongside a US Navy Admiral, standing on a naval ship amid rough seas and lightning. Iranian ships can b…
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday he discussed North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing this week, as he has expressed his desire to re-engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Washington after a three-day visit to Beijing, according to Reuters, Yonhap news agency reported.It remains uncertain exactly what he and Xi discussed about North Korea. But…
Male, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to host the second round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad reflects more than a logistical setback. The Iranian Foreign Minister’s early exit, followed by Washington’s decision to suspend the visit of its envoys, signals a breakdown shaped more by mistrust rather than procedural delays, a report has detailed. According to a report in Maldivian media outlet Etruth MV, effective diplomatic mediation depends on consistency, discretion, and ne…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Terming India as a “friendly country”, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi, on Wednesday said that Tehran and New Delhi continue to work on allowing safe passage to more India-linked vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the region. “For India, a friendly country, we have allowed 11 vessels. We are working to allow some more vessels. This is not the case for any other country and not all vessels…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Iran’s military had been “wiped out” and warned Tehran would either agree to a deal or face further destruction, as he defended his administration’s handling of the conflict and argued that oil prices and inflation would eventually fall once the war ends.Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing aboard Marine One, Trump repeatedly insisted that “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon” and said the issue outweighed co…