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Iran security chief says US fabricating news on talks

Iran’s security chief accused Washington of fabricating reports on peace talks with Tehran, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were going well. “The war on Iran has already wrecked the US government,” Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei wrote on X, urging Washington to stop reporting “imaginary talks”. “Time to surrender to the seven conditions Iran has repeatedly set out,” he added. Read More…

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Saudi coalition intercepts missiles and drones targeting Riyadh, east and south

The Saudi-led coalition said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone over the kingdom’s Eastern Province, as well as three missiles targeting Riyadh and the southern region, amid heightened missile and drone activity. The coalition said a ballistic missile and a cruise missile were intercepted while heading towards the Saudi capital, while another ballistic missile was destroyed after being launched towards the southern region. Read More…

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Iran rules out US talks unless Washington meets seven conditions: Official

Iran has no plans to negotiate with the US unless Washington takes practical steps to meet seven stipulated conditions, a senior security official in Tehran has said, stressing that “Iran’s policy and approach regarding negotiations remain unchanged”. “Unless the American side takes practical action within the framework of the seven stipulated conditions, there will be no plans for negotiations with the US side,” the official was quoted as saying by state media today. Read More…

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Saudi and Oman foreign ministers urge diplomacy to contain regional crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has held a phone call with his Omani peer Badr Albusaidi to discuss regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported today. The ministers emphasised the need to maintain diplomatic efforts to contain the regional crisis, protect maritime security and ensure the safety of shipping routes. They also discussed limiting the repercussions of the continuing developments on regional security and stability. Read More…

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Iraqi PM visits Tehran in bid to ease tension at Trump's request: official

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi travelled to Tehran on a diplomatic mission aimed at reducing tension and preventing further escalation between Iran and the US, said Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran, Yasir Al Hajjaj, according to state media. The visit was part of Baghdad’s efforts to help defuse the confrontation between Tehran and Washington and prevent Iraq from being drawn into a wider regional conflict. Read More…

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Erdogan 'expressed concerns' to Trump over potential attacks on Iran

Turkey ​does ​not want ⁠to see ⁠a new wave ​of attacks against Iran, ⁠President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that he conveyed ⁠his concerns to ​US ⁠President ‌Donald Trump in ​a recent phone call. "We emphasise at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Unfortunately, we see a negative shift ​once again. ‌We ⁠are doing our ​utmost to ​prevent ‌this," Mr Erdogan told ⁠reporters on a ⁠return flight from Azerbaijan. Read More…

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Pezeshkian says supreme leader orders end to Iran's 'neither war nor peace' situation

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has issued a directive to end the country’s state of “neither war nor peace”, President Masoud Pezeshkian said today. “We are capable of engaging in dialogue with dignity and resolving the matter with dignity,” Mr Pezeshkian added, as reported by Iranian state media. The President said he was committed to serving the country and its people. It is unacceptable for Iranians to face hardship despite the country’s abundant resources and potential, he added. Read More…

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Trump meets Qatari PM and calls renewed military action on Iran ‘quite unlikely’

President Donald Trump said a resumption of US military action against Iran was “quite unlikely” for now, while warning that Washington remained “locked and loaded” if developments in the Middle East changed. In a post on Truth Social after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman at the White House, Mr Trump said Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries favoured maintaining the US naval blockade of Iran. “Should there be any change with respect to developments in the Middle East, the United States of America… Read More…

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Trump Weighs Next Move as Iran War Faces New Uncertainty

US President Donald Trump is considering whether to resume major strikes against Iran or pursue a diplomatic settlement following the Republicans’ midterm defeat. Trump discussed de-escalation efforts with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as Doha intensifies mediation between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, US Central Command is reportedly preparing for possible renewed combat operations. Democrats’ control of Congress and rising fuel costs could increase pressure on Trump to end the eight-month conflict. Read More…

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France Prepares for Fresh Wave of Anti-Government Protests

France is bracing for another day of demonstrations as trade unions and student groups protest against rising living costs, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in Paris despite an official ban. Authorities have deployed 70,000 police officers and security personnel nationwide. Protesters are demanding higher minimum wages, salary increases, tax reforms and improved learning conditions. The unrest comes amid growing political pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of next year’s presidential election. Read More…

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