US has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian crypto: Treasury secretary
- 30-May-2026
The United States has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, adding that some of the wallet owners may not yet know the funds are gone. “I believe that we have seized about a billion dollars of their crypto,” Bessent said while speaking at the Reagan National Economic […]
US, Iran close to deal, extend ceasefire, allow Iran to sell oil: Axios
- 24-May-2026
The United States and Iran have reached close to an agreement, Axios revealing new details on Sunday reported potential 60-day extension in ceasefire extension and what elements of the agreement had been accepted by both parties and which are expected to remain under negotiation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that both parties are expected to […]
Trump, Netanyahu hold tense phone call over Iran war talks
- 21-May-2026
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call regarding the war on Iran. Washington favors a deal, while Netanyahu wants to resume attacks on Iran. The Axios reported Wednesday a tense conversation between President Trump and the Israeli prime minister. Trump reportedly called Netanyahu to inform him that […]
RSS leader, ex-Indian army chief back dialogue with Pakistan
- 14-May-2026
Former Indian army chief Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue open between Islamabad and New Delhi. Agreeing with the RSS leader’s stance, Naravane said, “One important point is that people-to-people connections and contacts are extremely important. Ordinary people live on both sides […]
Qatari PM says high chance of US-Iran conflict solution
- 07-May-2026
DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has pointed to a high possibility of a diplomatic solution between Washington and Tehran despite tensions and publicly divergent positions between the two sides. In an interview to an Arabic publication, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted “positive progress” in the exchange of messages between […]
US, Iran nearing on a memo to declare end of war: media report
- 06-May-2026
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran getting close to a deal on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported citing two U.S. officials and other sources. The US expects Iranian response on several key points during the next 48 hours. The sources […]
Saudi Arabia backs Pakistan's mediation in regional conflict
- 05-May-2026
Saudi Arabia has endorsed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to mediate in the Middle East crisis and called for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. In an official statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the ongoing situation. It emphasized the need to de-escalation while advising all sides to show patience and restraint. […]
Tehran sends 14-point proposal includes ending conflict on all fronts
- 03-May-2026
TEHRAN: Iranian media has reported Tehran has dispatched its 14-point peace proposal to the United States included ending the conflict on all fronts and enacting a new framework for the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported Tehran has submitted the proposal to the US through the mediator Pakistan. The 14-point […]
China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil trade links
- 03-May-2026
BEIJING: China will not comply with US sanctions against five refineries targeted by the US for allegedly purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing’s commerce ministry said. China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic. The United States, seeking to choke off revenue to Tehran, […]
It will be devastating for them if US resumes war: Mohsen Rezaei
- 30-Apr-2026
TEHRAN: Iran’s General Mohsen Rezaei has said that in the event of resumption of the war the focus would likely be on southern coastal areas, extending towards Isfahan, with some activity in the west of the country. General Mohsen Rezaei, the former IRGC commander and current member of Expediency Council outlined possible scenarios in the […]