Lebanese official told U.S. that Hezbollah ready for full ceasefire with Israel "We are sure Hezbollah will commit to a total ceasefire. We know time is running out" Axios · Jun 7
'Think and live in the real world': Iran reacts to Trump's 'ready for meeting' remark In a recent statement, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's notion of a potential meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, deeming it impractical amidst escalating tensions. Trump, who has yet to engage with the leader in person, had expressed openness to such a dialogue. The Times of India · Jun 7
'Live in real world': Iranian foreign minister Araghchi plays down Trump's 'would like to meet Khamenei' remark Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump's suggestions of a potential meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, deeming it unrealistic. Araghchi emphasized the need for practicality, while Trump had previously indicated Khamenei's involvement in talks and expressed a desire to meet him. Trump also claimed… The Times of India · Jun 6
Lebanese army officers killed in Israeli air strikes Israeli has launched air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least nine people including two Lebanese army officers, just days after a ceasefire deal. AAP · Jun 6
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers after ceasefire deal An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal during talks in the US. The strike on a vehicle on a road linking Nabatiyeh with Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and… France 24 · Jun 6
Iran dismisses idea of Trump meeting supreme leader Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the possibility of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei meeting US President Donald Trump. Araghchi stated that such a meeting is not realistic. The new Supreme Leader was appointed in March following the death of his father. Araghchi also commented on the new leader's… The Economic Times · Jun 5
'I was in office that was attacked': Iran top diplomat Araghchi recalls Khamenei's 'martyrdom' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed he was inside the office of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei when it was attacked during the first wave of US-Israeli strikes in Tehran on February 28 that triggered the Middle East conflict. The Times of India · Jun 5
How Iran’s ‘bazaar style’ negotiation tactic is stalling deal discussions to its benefit IN FOCUS: The Iranian penchant for what Tehran’s foreign minister calls ‘continuous and tireless’ bargaining appears to be wearing down Donald Trump, writes Maira Butt The Independent UK · Jun 4
Donald Trump says US, Iran to jointly remove buried nuclear material; Tehran sees no breakthrough in talks US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and that Tehran has agreed to allow American personnel, in coordination with Iranian authorities, to enter Iran and recover buried nuclear material once the war ends. The Times of India · Jun 4
Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close Middle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile ceasefire. Kuwait International Airport experienced an Iranian drone attack. US President Donald Trump expresses optimism for a weekend resolution. Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution directing… The Economic Times · Jun 4
Iran says no 'tangible progress' in war talks, Trump says deal close Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday that negotiations to end the Middle East war had made "no tangible progress" after fresh US and Iranian strikes tested a fragile ceasefire. Kuwaiti officials said an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and wounded 63, while President Donald Trump… France 24 · Jun 3
Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks. Euronews · May 25
Israel hits Lebanon as Hezbollah says Iran won't abandon group Hezbollah said its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying the latest proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed ending the regional war emphasised "the demand to include Lebanon" in the broader ceasefire. Lebanese authorities, however, have insisted the country's ongoing talks with Israel under… The Economic Times · May 23
‘Forces rebuilt during ceasefire’: Iran warns US — how it restored key military assets Iran warned on Saturday that its armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and would respond forcefully if the United States resumed military action, as fresh diplomatic efforts unfolded in Tehran amid fears of another regional escalation. The Times of India · May 23
Bangkok Post · May 23 Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.
France 24 · May 23 Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".
International Business Times · May 23 Iran Says Diplomatic Efforts Continue Amid Ceasefire Push Regional mediation efforts intensified Friday, but Iranian officials cautioned that substantial disagreements with Washington remain unresolved despite ongoing negotiations.
The Economic Times · May 23 Pakistan Army Chief, Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict: Iranian media Iran and Pakistan discussed West Asia security. Iran's Foreign Minister told the UN chief that US demands hinder peace talks. The US was reportedly preparing for military strikes against Iran. Iran stated its right to peaceful nuclear energy. US Secretary of State consulted NATO allies on Strait of Hormuz navigation.
Euronews · May 23 Pakistan's army chief arrives in Tehran as Rubio signals 'slight progress' in peace talks US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.
The Economic Times · May 23 Trump to attack again? Arab nations seek Iran war deal as ceasefire remains fragile Several Arab nations have joined Pakistan in urging Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations to end the Iran war. Despite indications of progress, Trump is reportedly preparing for potential new strikes. Iran has warned of wider conflict if attacked.
The Economic Times · May 23 Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of potential new US strikes. Diplomacy continues to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, while fighting persists on the Lebanon front.
The Economic Times · May 23 US' "excessive demands" blocking truce: Iran Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington's excessive demands are hindering peace talks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly preparing for potential military strikes against Iran. Trump has cancelled plans to attend his son's wedding, citing government circumstances. The UN Secretary-General urged diplomacy…
The Economic Times · May 22 Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir leaves for Tehran amidst efforts to end US-Iran war His second visit to Tehran in little more than a month comes after progress was reported in talks held by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who has been in Iran since Wednesday, with top Iranian leadership, including twice with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to sources.
International Business Times · May 18 Iran Has Given Its Response To The U.S. Proposal To End The War, Official Says Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the country has given its response to the latest U.S. proposal.
International Business Times · May 18 Trump Threatens Iran With 'Much Harder' Strikes If No Deal Is Reached Soon President Donald Trump threatened Iran as negotiations between the countries remain deadlocked, saying Tehran will be hit "much harder" if no significant progress is achieved soon.