A second round of peace talks between Iran and the US has reached a stalemate. (HT )

‘No word against Americans’ wishes’: Iranian official says Pakistan ‘not a suitable intermediary’ for talks with US

Pakistan is not a “suitable intermediary” for peace talks between the United States and Iran, a senior Iranian official has said. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security establishment, alleged that Islamabad “always takes [US President Donald] Trump’s interests into account” during negotiations. While Pakistan remains a “good friend and neighbour,” it lacks the credibility…

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More than 10,000 police personnel have been deployed and over 600 checkpoints have been established across Rawalpindi. (Reuters)

‘Extraordinary’ security measures in Pakistan ahead of potential second round of US-Iran talks

Despite no official announcement about a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran here, Pakistan has begun taking stringent security measures for the safety of foreign delegates, officials said Sunday. More than 10,000 police personnel have been deployed and over 600 checkpoints have been established across Rawalpindi. (Reuters) The US and Iran…

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US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir. (White House/ File photo)

‘Asim Munir de facto leader’: Ex-Pak minister says Trump ‘didn’t even’ bother to talk about Sharif

At a time when Pakistan is in focus in the context of sensitive diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US, a familiar question has come into focus: Who is spearheading the mediation in Islamabad? US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir. (White House/ File photo) Former Information Minister Fawad…

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US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran

    US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran

    Citing sources, CNN said Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: US intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran  within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. The network said there are indications…

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    Trump said he had replied that he would consider a ceasefire if the Strait of Hormuz was “open, free and clear.” (AFP)

    ‘False and baseless’: Iran rejects Trump’s ceasefire claim as war escalates

    Iran on Wednesday rejected statements made by United States President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire. Trump said he had replied that he would consider a ceasefire if the Strait of Hormuz was “open, free and clear.” (AFP) Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Trump’s remarks claiming Tehran requested for a ceasefire were “false and baseless”, Reuters…

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