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Iran says direct talks with US possible under favourable conditions

"Iran is ready to negotiate under equal conditions as negotiation is for safeguarding both parties' interests," Aref told reporters. "If the conditions are suitable, the negotiations can be held even directly," he said.

5 days ago

G7 FMs call for resumption of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program

Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, and injuring many others.

Jul 1, 2025

Make enemies regret their words: Iran's top Shia cleric issues 'fatwa' against Trump, Netanyahu

According to the semi-official Mehr news agency, in a statement released on Sunday by his office, Shirazi urged Muslims around the world to take a firm stance against such threats, stating that if a "Muslim who abides by his Muslim duty suffer hardship or loss in their campaign, they will be rewarded as a fighter in the way of God, God willing."

Jun 30, 2025

Iran slams Trump's "offensive, insolent comments" on senior officials

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected the "offensive and insolent remarks" by US President Donald Trump against senior Iranian Officials.

Jun 30, 2025

Israel Criticizes UN Over Gaza Aid Allegations

The ministry emphasised that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has provided over 46 million meals directly to Palestinian civilians, not to Hamas, and accused the UN of opposing these efforts. Furthermore, Israel accused the UN of aligning itself with Hamas, which it claims is attempting to sabotage the GHF's humanitarian operations.

Jun 28, 2025

Iran executes three for spying amidst Israel tensions

In response to the ongoing tensions, Iran has announced the lifting of internet restrictions that were imposed during the conflict with Israel. This move is seen as an attempt to restore normalcy and ease public discontent. Meanwhile, the international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with various countries expressing concern over the potential for further escalation.

Jun 25, 2025

Netanyahu declares victory in Op Rising Lion as ceasefire begins; Trump warns, "Do not violate it"

In an official statement, Netanyahu declared that Israel had achieved — and even exceeded — the strategic goals of its military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion. "Israel has removed a dual immediate existential threat — both in the nuclear domain and in the ballistic missile domain," the Prime Minister's Office stated.

Jun 24, 2025

Iran says no ceasefire proposal amid Trump declaring end to "12-day war"

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also denied any agreement on a ceasefire, further complicating the narrative. Despite Trump's announcement, both Israeli and Iranian officials have yet to confirm any formal agreement, leaving the situation uncertain and volatile.

Jun 24, 2025

"Israel & Iran came to me": Trump reaffirms ceasefire claim amid renewed missile attack

Posting on his platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Israel & Iran came to me, almost simultaneously, and said, 'peace'! I knew the time was NOW. The World, and the Middle East, are the real winners!"

Jun 24, 2025

U.S.-Iran escalation and the fragile global order

The U.S.-Iran crisis, driven by Trump's gamble, Russia's provocations, and Iran's brinkmanship, teeters on the edge of global disaster. Iran's hybrid retaliation, a U.S. containment push, or a nuclear gambit could redefine power dynamics. India must champion diplomacy.

Jun 23, 2025

China warns US after Iran strike in first public statement; calls for peace

China condemned U.S. strikes on Iran, citing UN violations, as China, Russia, and Pakistan pushed for a UN ceasefire. North Korea and others urged diplomacy. Oil prices surged amid fears of wider conflict, prompting global calls for peace and stability.

Jun 23, 2025

Oil prices at 5-month high amid Mideast crisis, India has enough supplies

Crude oil prices extended gains for a third straight week amid rising geopolitical tensions and a sharper-than-expected drawdown in US inventories.

Jun 23, 2025

US, Iran clash at UN over nuclear site strikes as tensions escalate

Addressing the Council a day after US President Donald Trump confirmed American forces struck the Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites, acting US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Camille Shea, said that the strikes were aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and ending the nuclear threat posed by what she called the "world's foremost state sponsor of terro

Jun 23, 2025

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, calls for immediate de-escalation

PM Modi's call for restoring dialogue and diplomacy came on a day when the United States bombed three nuclear facilities of Iran, triggering wave of reactions from global powers. Iran strongly condemned the United States' strikes on its nuclear facilities, calling it a "brutal military aggression" and gross violation of international law and the UN Charter.

Jun 23, 2025

No increase in radiation detected after strikes on Iran nuclear sites: IAEA

This statement from the world's top nuclear watchdog comes as global concerns mount over the possible environmental and geopolitical fallout of the surprise US military action. Tehran has sharply condemned the attacks, with the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran calling the strikes a violation of international law.

Jun 23, 2025

India evacuates 311 more nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions after US strike

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been at the forefront of this evacuation effort. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared updates on the operation through social media, stating, "Operation Sindhu continues. 311 Indian nationals arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 16:30 hrs on 22nd June."

Jun 22, 2025

Iran rejects reducing nuclear activities to zero: President

Pezeshkian emphasised that his government has sought cooperation with all nations based on mutual respect. However, he blamed Israel for undermining these efforts, citing the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July 2024, shortly after he took office, Xinhua news agency reported.

Jun 22, 2025

Will exact full price from tyrants: Netanyahu as Iranian missile hits Israel's largest hospital

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also condemned the strike, directly accusing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of authorising deliberate attacks on civilians.

Jun 19, 2025

Israel-Iran crisis: Defining test of global conscience and US resolve

The U.S.'s internal schisms Trump's isolationism, congressional gridlock, military restraint, and public war fatigue render direct involvement unlikely, but the Israel-Iran crisis demands a G7 and U.S. anchored in justice, peace, and multilateralism

Jun 19, 2025

IDF struck centrifuge production site, weapon manufacturing facilities in Iran

According to the Israeli military, throughout the wave of attacks, several weapons production sites were attacked. It asserted that among the weapons manufacturing plants that were attacked was a site for the production of raw materials and components for assembling the surface-to-surface missiles that the Iranian regime has used to launch towards the State of Israel.

Jun 18, 2025