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Pakistan, Iran explore reopening Strait of Hormuz, easing West Asia tensions

August 25, 2026 admin

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Tehran, Iran on August 24, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has held “comprehensive discussions” with the Iranian leadership in Tehran, focusing on measures to prevent further escalation of the West Asia conflict and the reopening of the…

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U.S. Senate advances sanctions bill targeting Russian-Iranian oil buyers, including India and China

July 29, 2026 admin

The U.S. Senate, in a show of bipartisanship, has voted overwhelmingly to fast-track a bill that would allow U.S. President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on major buyers of oil from Russia and Iran, which would affect countries such as India and China. The Senate voted 86-12 on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) to invoke the…

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UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran ’snapback’ sanctions ahead of deadline

September 19, 2025 admin

Members of the U.N. Security Council. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution Friday (September 19, 2025) on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, as European officials warn Tehran that time is running out to come to a diplomatic resolution ahead of next…

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Iran says open to U.S. nuclear talks, rejects missile curbs

September 2, 2025 admin

The remarks came days after the United States welcomed a move by European powers to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran but said it remained “available for direct engagement with Iran”. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Security chief Ali Larijani said Tuesday that Iran was open to nuclear talks with the United States but ruled out any…

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China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran

September 1, 2025 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China , on September 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP UN Security Council permanent members China and Russia backed Iran on Monday in rejecting a move by European countries to reimpose UN sanctions on…

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European powers tell U.N. they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions

August 13, 2025 admin

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter released Wednesday. The letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and…

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Iran Imposes Sanctions On US, UK Officials, Entities Over Israel Support

May 2, 2024 admin

Penalties were also announced against US firms Lockheed Martin and Chevron (Representational) Tehran, Iran: Iran announced on Thursday sanctions on several American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its war against the Palestinian group Hamas. The Islamic republic, the regional arch-foe of Israel, unveiled the punitive measures in a statement from its…

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation

April 19, 2024 admin

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani holds a press conference at the end of the G7 foreign ministers meeting on Capri island, Italy, April 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Group of Seven Foreign Ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on April 19 for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides…

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