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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and immigration, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held detailed talks with his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, on bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation following a peace agreement.

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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and China yesterday reaffirmed their close coordination and shared commitment to advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting the Iran–United States peace process, as both sides reviewed recent progress following high-level mediated talks in Burgenstock under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The commitment was made during a high-level meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh.

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced “our faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts”. He made these remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, where he recalled Pakistan’s efforts for peace between the US and Iran in recent days. Pakistan has been leading the peace efforts since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, setting off a war and global fuel crisis as Tehran took measures to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital maritime corridor for the supply of oil and gas. The latest major developments pertaining to Pakistan’s efforts for de-escalation are the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 18 — a 14-point accord aimed at ending the war — and key direct talks between the US and Iran, dubbed the Lake Lucerne Summit, held in Switzerland over the weekend. Pakistan’s efforts have been acknowl...

WASHINGTON: The US Senate has passed a largely symbolic resolution on Tuesday, calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorises military action. Because the measure is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not go to Trump’s desk for signature and carries disputed legal force. But its passage still puts both chambers of Congress on record against a conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, rattled global energy markets and opened a broader regional war involving Lebanon and Gulf states. The vote came as the Trump administration pursued a 60-day diplomatic push to turn a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran into a final agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and the Strai...

Une nouvelle page s’ouvre dans les relations diplomatiques entre Antananarivo et Téhéran. Le Palais d’État d’Iavoloha a servi de cadre, hier, à la cérémonie officielle de remise des lettres de créance du nouvel ambassadeur de la République islamique d’Iran, SEM Sabzali Alizera. Ce dernier a été reçu par le Président de la Refondation de la […] L’article Coopération bilatérale : L’Iran dépêche un nouvel ambassadeur à Madagascar est apparu en premier sur Midi Madagasikara.

While the resolution is largely symbolic, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it

ISLAMABAD - In a magnificent demonstration of mutual respect and the enduring fraternity between the two neighbouring brotherly nations, a 6-ship formation of JF-17 Thunder and F-16 Falcon aircraft of Pakistan Air Force extended a Ceremonial Air Escort to the aircraft carrying the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian,.

De Amerikaanse Senaat heeft wetgeving aangenomen om de Amerikaanse oorlog tegen Iran te stoppen totdat het Congres hier toestemming voor geeft. Het Huis van Afgevaardigden stemde eerder al voor het voorstel. Het is niet meteen duidelijk welke gevolgen de stemming heeft voor het conflict in het Midden-Oosten, aangezien de VS en Iran onderhandelen over een permanent vredesakkoord.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called for a “united front” of Muslim nations, extending “hands of friendship” for a new regional security structure. Key developments Iranian president holds “productive” talks with PM Shehbaz as he and FM Araghchi visit Pakistan Pezeshkian appreciates Pakistan’s peace efforts, highlights “age-old trust” between two nations Prime minister clarifies Iran’s ballistic missile programme not part of MoU with US President Zardari reaffirms Pakistan’s “principled support” for Iran’s peace CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss “peace initiatives” The Iranian president made the remarks during a one-day official visit to Pakistan, undertaken at PM Shehbaz’s invitation. The two leaders held a meeting at the Prime Minister House, which was followed by delegation-level talks. Addressing a joint press conference later with the prime minister, Pezeshkian said he held “constructive meetings and discussions” with PM Shehbaz, President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) an...

President Trump said that Iran had agreed to 'the highest level nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!)' and said unfrozen assets would be placed in escrow for U.S. food and farm purchases. Iranian officials rejected the claim, saying they had not agreed to invite back IAEA inspectors

The Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd (KGTL) is planning up to $100 million in new investment within five years as Pakistan tries to cut freight costs and turn a cargo surge triggered by the Iran war into longer-term regional shipping gains. KGTL, backed by Abu Dhabi Ports Group, has already completed a $60m dredging project at Karachi Port and is expanding container and bulk-handling facilities, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khurram Aziz Khan told Reuters in an interview. “We are targeting another $75 million to $100 million” within five years, Khan said, adding that the next phase would focus on expanding the container terminal, enhancing yard capacity, larger ship and yard cranes, dedicated bulk export infrastructure, silos, warehouses and automated conveying. Khurram Aziz Khan, CEO of Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) and Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML), speaks during a Reuters interview in Karachi on June 23, 2026. — Reuters KGTL is also exploring investment in rail freight, includ...

Following months of all-out conflict that began on February 28, 2026, the United States and Iran have transitioned to a de-escalation phase. On June 17, Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war, establishing a 60-day ceasefire extension to negotiate the final terms of a deal. Pakistan served as a key mediator throughout the process. Following the signing and despite a rocky start, the first round of high-level talks concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland on Monday, June 22, with the two sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days, along with communication lines to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a deconfliction cell to end fighting in Lebanon. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar described the outcome as reflecting encouraging progress, with technical talks set to continue through the rest of the week at Bürgenstock. Most observers and experts describe the overall process as a considerable (if still fragile) breakthrough in one of...

At the JNS conference, Netanyahu allies blasted the Trump administration, while President Herzog said he 'rejects any derogatory statements' about U.S. leaders but voiced concerns over the Iran talks. Bennett, meanwhile, urged Israel not to end its war in Lebanon

NEW DELHI: Top Indian and Iranian security officials met in New Delhi on Monday, the foreign ministry said, as security chiefs gathered for a BRICS meeting that also included China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Iranian official Ghadir Nezamipour, a senior member of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council, and discussed the “ongoing situation” in the Middle East, as well as India-Iran ties, the foreign ministry said. India has long maintained cordial ties with Iran but has had to carefully balance its relationship with the United States, especially during the recent weeks of conflict in the Middle East. India is heavily dependent on imported energy and its fuel supplies were hit hard during the US-Iran war. Russia, South Africa, Brazil round out summit presence Iran’s embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X that Nezamipour also met Wang, with whom he discussed the “implementation of the peace agreement” and expressed Tehran’s “appreciation for China’s politica...

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week as the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to end the war with Iran while Gulf countries remain uneasy about a proposed deal.

Secretarul de Stat american Marco Rubio va efectua o vizită în Emiratele Arabe Unite, Kuweit și Bahrain, unde va discuta cu aliații din Golf despre acordul preliminar încheiat între SUA și Iran, precum și despre securitatea regională.

At the heart of the deal to end the Middle East war lies a $300 billion fund to rebuild and develop Iran – but so far it is unclear who will foot the bill. Here’s what we know about the fund and its potential backers. What’s in the text? The memorandum of understanding (MoU) says Washington “undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development” of Iran. “The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will be finalised as part of a final deal within 60 days. All required licenses, waivers, and permissions needed for the relevant financial transactions will be granted by the United States of America,” it added. The text does not say who will contribute to the fund, which is only one of many economic incentives the Americans have dangled in front of Iran to encourage them to sign a definitive deal. The text also states the end of “all types of sanctions” on Iran upon the signing of a final deal, with Washingto...

Bitcoin sought a breakout toward a potential BTC price target near $70,000 as Iran news sent oil toward its lowest levels since early March. Bitcoin (BTC) passed $65,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open as exchange order-book liquidity dictated price moves. Key points: Bitcoin hits a new week-to-date high despite US stocks rolling over at the start of trading. Read more