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The Print
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘Ready to solve long-standing problems,' Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif shows willingness to talk with India
'We wanted peace, we want peace and we will work for peace in the region through talks, on the table, and resolve our outstanding issues,' Sharif said. Addressing a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif as per a report in Pakistani media outlet Dawn said, 'We are ready to talk, for the sake of peace on water issues with our neighbour.' He continued, 'We are ready to talk to promote trade and also, counter-terrorism…' Tehran: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the country is ready to talk with India 'to find solutions' to 'longstanding problems', including Kashmir, water-sharing and trade. He made the remarks during a joint press conference during his visit to Tehran. The Pakistan PM said, 'But if they accept my offer of peace, then we will show that we really want peace, seriously and sincerely.' Sharif was in Iran on Monday, after a visit to Turkiye. After Iran, he is scheduled to visit Tajikistan and Azerbaijan. Iranian state media IRNA reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced Iran's support for a durable ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling for dialogue between regional countries to resolve disputes and promote peace. The Indus Water Treaty was put into abeyance after the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, which saw the death of 26 innocent civilians. In the wake of the attack, the government took up a series of actions against Pakistan, of which one was putting the Indus Water Treaty into abeyance. Previously, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had also reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, is currently on hold due to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism. The treaty governs the sharing of water resources from the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan. Previously, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that climate changes and demographic shifts have created new realities on ground. 'Now, as per CCS decision that I referred to of 23rd April, India will keep the treaty in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably, abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Please also note that climate change, demographic shifts and technological changes have created new realities on ground as well,' Jaiswal said. India had imposed an immediate ban on the direct or indirect import and transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, regardless of their import status, effectively halting bilateral trade flows, according to a notification by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Saba Yemen
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Path to agreement goes through negotiations, not media
Tehran - Saba: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian responded to media speculation about an imminent agreement between Tehran and Washington, stating: "The media continues to predict an impending deal between Iran and the U.S. I am not confident that we are truly at such a point." According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, Amir-Abdollahian added in a post on X (formerly Twitter): "The Islamic Republic of Iran is sincerely seeking a diplomatic solution that secures the interests of all parties. However, this requires an agreement that lifts all sanctions and guarantees Iran's nuclear rights, including enrichment." The Iranian foreign minister also referenced a report by an American news channel citing Austrian intelligence sources regarding Iran's nuclear program, saying: "As for the latest fabricated news against Iranian and American diplomacy, using Iran's name as a tool to attack domestic critics in the U.S. is a worthless move, even for 'Israel'." Fox News had claimed that a new intelligence report prepared by Austrian authorities alleged that Iran is still continuing its active nuclear weapons program, which the report suggested could be used to launch long-range missiles. It added that this intelligence data collected by Austrian authorities contradicts the assessment of the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Earlier, in March, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines informed the Senate Intelligence Committee that Iran is not manufacturing nuclear weapons and that the Supreme Leader of Iran has not authorized the militarization of the country's nuclear program. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
United News of India
19 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
Iranian President praises Oman's role in facilitating indirect nuclear talks with Washington
Tehran/Muscat, May 29 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised Oman's role in facilitating the indirect Iran-US nuclear talks, during his two-day official visit to Muscat. The Iranian President was visiting on the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said During their talks, Sultan Haitham expressed hope that the Tehran-Washington dialogue would yield a mutually beneficial agreement, contributing to regional stability and prosperity, IRNA reported. Both nations also pledged to deepen cooperation on key bilateral and regional issues. At the invitation of Sultan Haitham, Pezeshkian arrived in Oman earlier this week to reinforce the "strong historical bond between the two brotherly nations and to advance sustainable cooperation," the statement said. During their talks, the two leaders reviewed prospects for collaboration across a range of sectors and agreed to enhance coordination on matters of mutual interest. They underlined their commitment to expanding economic ties and urged both governments to support private-sector efforts to boost trade and investment exchanges. On regional affairs, both leaders condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip, called for an immediate, lasting ceasefire. They also stressed the urgency of delivering humanitarian aid throughout Palestine. Pezeshkian also welcomed the issuance of a joint postage stamp as a symbol of cultural diplomacy between the two neighbours. UNI/XINHUA ANV RN
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Iran hangs a man convicted of spying for Israel
Iran has hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. According to the reports, Pedram Madani was hanged after Iran's supreme court upheld a death sentence issued by a lower court. The official IRNA news agency said Madani had visited Israel and met Mossad officers to convey classified information about buildings in Iran where "infrastructure" equipment was installed. The report did not elaborate but said Madani received foreign currency and cryptocurrency for the information. It said Madani also met Mossad officers at the Israeli Embassy in Belgium. Israel's security agency had no immediate comment. Madani, 41, was arrested in 2020. Executions in Iran have escalated in recent months. According to Iran Human Rights, a watchdog group based in Norway, at least 60 people have been executed in the past 10 days alone. Madani was the third person this year executed on charges of "spying for Israel," which are often based on vague accusations, the organization said. In April, Iran executed a man convicted of working with Mossad and of playing a role in the 2022 killing of a Revolutionary Guard colonel in Tehran.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, according to state media reports. Pedram Madani was hanged after Iran's supreme court upheld a death sentence issued by a lower court, the reports said. The official IRNA news agency said Madani had visited Israel and met with Mossad officers, providing them with classified information about buildings in Iran where "infrastructure" equipment was installed. The report stated that Madani received foreign currency and cryptocurrency in exchange for the information, but did not provide further details. It said Madani also met Mossad officers at the Israeli embassy in Belgium. Israel's security agency had no immediate comment. Authorities arrested Madani, 41, in 2020. In April, Iran executed a man convicted of working with the Mossad and of playing a role in the 2022 killing of a Revolutionary Guard colonel in Tehran.
