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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran President says Lebanon truce a key condition for ending war, state media reports
The Hindu International 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran President says Lebanon truce a key condition for ending war, state media reports

Trump says U.S. will work closely with Iran, ⁠which, he claims, has undergone "regime change," and will be talking ‌about tariff and sanctions relief; he says there would be ‌no enrichment of uranium ​and said many of th...

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India World
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JD Vance To Lead 1st Round Of US-Iran Talks In Pakistan: White House
NDTV World 1m ago

JD Vance To Lead 1st Round Of US-Iran Talks In Pakistan: White House

US President Donald Trump is "dispatching his negotiating team", led by the Vice President of the United States, to Islamabad for talks this weekend.

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Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu International 1m ago

Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of Hormuz

Indian vessels await government clearance; more than 25 India-bound ships still stuck

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U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
The Hindu International 1m ago

U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

U.S.Vice-President J.D. Vance said Israel had agreed to show restraint in Lebanon, without ‌providing details

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India World
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Iran Accuses US Of Violating Key Clauses Of Peace Framework Before Talks
NDTV World 1m ago

Iran Accuses US Of Violating Key Clauses Of Peace Framework Before Talks

A fresh diplomatic row has erupted after Iranian officials accused the United States of violating three clauses of the 10-Point Proposal, the agreed framework for upcoming negotiations.

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White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains

Trump's spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance will lead US team for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.

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China Daily World

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