UAE vice president contacts Iran's Parliament speaker amid regional tensions
Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, held a telephone conversation with Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, today.
The two sides discussed regional developments and ways to reduce tensions amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes against Iranian civilian and cultural sites.
Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, held a telephone conversation with Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, today.
The two sides discussed regional developments and ways to reduce tensions amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes against Iranian civilian and cultural sites.
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Another Iranian tanker successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz
Despite US threats of a naval blockade, the sanctioned Iranian oil tanker "Alisha" has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, passing through the waterway monitored by Iran between Hormuz and Larak Islands.
The route operates as a toll corridor for commercial vessels, and the tanker encountered no obstacles during its transit.
This marks at least the third Iranian tanker to navigate the strategic strait in recent days, underscoring Tehran's ability to maintain maritime exports despite American pressure.
Despite US threats of a naval blockade, the sanctioned Iranian oil tanker "Alisha" has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, passing through the waterway monitored by Iran between Hormuz and Larak Islands.
The route operates as a toll corridor for commercial vessels, and the tanker encountered no obstacles during its transit.
This marks at least the third Iranian tanker to navigate the strategic strait in recent days, underscoring Tehran's ability to maintain maritime exports despite American pressure.
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Iran likely to host Pakistani delegation today: FM spox
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced:
๐น "Today, we are likely to host a delegation from Pakistan. This follows previous talks held in Islamabad, as well as discussions between the Pakistani side and the United States."
๐น "During this visit, the views of both sides are expected to be discussed in detail."
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced:
๐น "Today, we are likely to host a delegation from Pakistan. This follows previous talks held in Islamabad, as well as discussions between the Pakistani side and the United States."
๐น "During this visit, the views of both sides are expected to be discussed in detail."
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Trump claims Iran deal possible before UK king's US visit
US President Donald Trump told Sky News that reaching an agreement with Iran is likely before the British king's upcoming state visit to the United States.
According to the announced schedule, King Charles III is set to travel to the US for a state visit in late April.
US President Donald Trump told Sky News that reaching an agreement with Iran is likely before the British king's upcoming state visit to the United States.
According to the announced schedule, King Charles III is set to travel to the US for a state visit in late April.
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Iranian ship "Golbon" passes through Strait of Hormuz despite US threats
The Iranian vessel "Golbon" โ sanctioned by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) โ continues its operations near the Strait of Hormuz, defying the American naval blockade.
Additionally, the bulk carrier "Sea Champion" successfully crossed the strait and entered the Sea of Oman. This marks the third ship to transit the strategic waterway today alone.
According to independent maritime tracking data, several Iran-affiliated vessels have now successfully navigated the strait despite Washington's blockade threats.
The Iranian vessel "Golbon" โ sanctioned by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) โ continues its operations near the Strait of Hormuz, defying the American naval blockade.
Additionally, the bulk carrier "Sea Champion" successfully crossed the strait and entered the Sea of Oman. This marks the third ship to transit the strategic waterway today alone.
According to independent maritime tracking data, several Iran-affiliated vessels have now successfully navigated the strait despite Washington's blockade threats.
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No peace in region with Zionist regime existing: Ardoฤan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan issued a sharp statement on regional peace efforts:
๐น "If peace is to be established in our region, it will not be achieved as long as the Zionist regime exists."
๐น "Whenever the slightest hope for peace emerges, Israel does its utmost to sabotage it."
Erdoฤan also confirmed that Turkey is working to extend the ceasefire and continue facilitating US-Iran negotiations.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan issued a sharp statement on regional peace efforts:
๐น "If peace is to be established in our region, it will not be achieved as long as the Zionist regime exists."
๐น "Whenever the slightest hope for peace emerges, Israel does its utmost to sabotage it."
Erdoฤan also confirmed that Turkey is working to extend the ceasefire and continue facilitating US-Iran negotiations.
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I will not cave to Trump's pressure to join war on Iran: Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats to reconsider bilateral agreements if London refuses to participate in the war against Iran.
Speaking Wednesday during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer declared:
๐น "I will not change my mind, and I will not cave."
๐น "This is not our war, and UK will not be dragged into this conflict."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threats to reconsider bilateral agreements if London refuses to participate in the war against Iran.
Speaking Wednesday during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer declared:
๐น "I will not change my mind, and I will not cave."
๐น "This is not our war, and UK will not be dragged into this conflict."
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Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on bilateral ties, regional developments
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss:
๐น The latest status of bilateral relations
๐น Regional developments
๐น Developments related to Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss:
๐น The latest status of bilateral relations
๐น Regional developments
๐น Developments related to Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad
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๐ด High-level Pakistani delegation en route to Tehran
Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading a high-level political-security delegation to Tehran, tasked with delivering a new message from Washington and planning for the second round of Iran-US talks, according to IRIB News.
Sources in Islamabad confirm the delegation departed minutes ago. They will meet with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is set to welcome the delegation within the next half hour.
The visit comes amid growing speculation that the next round of Tehran-Washington negotiations will be hosted by Islamabad in the coming days. Western media reports cited by Pakistani sources suggest these talks are increasingly likely.
The delegation will reportedly discuss the agenda and framework for the upcoming negotiations, as diplomatic efforts intensify to extend the fragile ceasefire and de-escalate tensions following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.
Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading a high-level political-security delegation to Tehran, tasked with delivering a new message from Washington and planning for the second round of Iran-US talks, according to IRIB News.
Sources in Islamabad confirm the delegation departed minutes ago. They will meet with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is set to welcome the delegation within the next half hour.
The visit comes amid growing speculation that the next round of Tehran-Washington negotiations will be hosted by Islamabad in the coming days. Western media reports cited by Pakistani sources suggest these talks are increasingly likely.
The delegation will reportedly discuss the agenda and framework for the upcoming negotiations, as diplomatic efforts intensify to extend the fragile ceasefire and de-escalate tensions following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.
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Priority is preventing war resumption, reopening Strait of Hormuz: Beijing
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated:
๐น "The immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of conflict, maintain the ceasefire, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
๐น "This war should never have happened, and the worldโespecially smaller nationsโshould not have had to suffer its consequences."
๐น "China welcomes all efforts to end the Iran-US war."
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated:
๐น "The immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of conflict, maintain the ceasefire, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
๐น "This war should never have happened, and the worldโespecially smaller nationsโshould not have had to suffer its consequences."
๐น "China welcomes all efforts to end the Iran-US war."
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โผ๏ธAl-Mayadeen: Lebanon ceasefire to begin tonight following Iran's push
Citing a senior Iranian security source, Al-Mayadeen reports that a ceasefire in Lebanon will take effect tonight, following Iran's pursuit and pressure.
๐น The ceasefire will last for one week, coinciding with the duration of the Iran-US ceasefire.
๐น The source added that Netanyahu โ described as a "saboteur element" โ may attempt to disrupt the agreement, but the United States is considered a partner and responsible for restraining him.
Citing a senior Iranian security source, Al-Mayadeen reports that a ceasefire in Lebanon will take effect tonight, following Iran's pursuit and pressure.
๐น The ceasefire will last for one week, coinciding with the duration of the Iran-US ceasefire.
๐น The source added that Netanyahu โ described as a "saboteur element" โ may attempt to disrupt the agreement, but the United States is considered a partner and responsible for restraining him.
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Tehran Times
โผ๏ธAl-Mayadeen: Lebanon ceasefire to begin tonight following Iran's push Citing a senior Iranian security source, Al-Mayadeen reports that a ceasefire in Lebanon will take effect tonight, following Iran's pursuit and pressure. ๐น The ceasefire will last forโฆ
โผ๏ธThe Zionist regime's cabinet will hold a meeting within the next four hours to discuss the proposed ceasefire in Lebanon, according to reports.
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Attacks on civilian targets constitute war crimes: Iran's energy min.
Abbas Aliabadi, Iran's Minister of Energy, in an official letter to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), strongly condemned US and Israeli military strikes on solar power plants in Iran.
Aliabadi called on the international community to take immediate action against the attacks, stating that targeting civilian energy infrastructure constitutes a clear war crime.
Abbas Aliabadi, Iran's Minister of Energy, in an official letter to Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), strongly condemned US and Israeli military strikes on solar power plants in Iran.
Aliabadi called on the international community to take immediate action against the attacks, stating that targeting civilian energy infrastructure constitutes a clear war crime.
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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, has arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation. ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ท
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, has arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation. ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ท
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Pakistan's top general arrives in Tehran, welcomed by Foreign Minister Araghchi
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โผ๏ธIslamabad prepares to host second round of Iran-US talks
Pakistan's Geo TV network, citing informed sources, has reported that the next round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington will likely be held in the Pakistani capital next week.
According to the report:
๐น The second round of Iran-US talks is expected to take place in Islamabad during the coming week.
๐น Necessary orders have been issued to ensure logistical and security preparations for hosting the talks.
Pakistan's Geo TV network, citing informed sources, has reported that the next round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington will likely be held in the Pakistani capital next week.
According to the report:
๐น The second round of Iran-US talks is expected to take place in Islamabad during the coming week.
๐น Necessary orders have been issued to ensure logistical and security preparations for hosting the talks.
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Tehran Times
โผ๏ธ Breaking: ๐จ Field Marshal Asim Munir, Commander of the Pakistani Army, has arrived in Iran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation. ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ท
Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan's Minister of Interior, is also accompanying Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Commander of the Pakistani Army, on his visit to Iran, according to reports.
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Iran, China FMs hold phone talks on regional developments, Iran-US negotiations
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss and exchange views on the latest regional and international developments, as well as the progress of Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss and exchange views on the latest regional and international developments, as well as the progress of Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad.
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