Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 1 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said she has written to the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, urging them to resume dialogue, while welcoming recent remarks by senior RSS leaders in support of engagement between the two neighbouring countries.
Washington, DC [US], July 1 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has characterised Tehran's public denials regarding active talks with Washington as a 'Persian negotiating tactic', while asserting that the United States holds a commanding position regardless of the final outcome of the dialogue.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that any threat against Iran’s people or leadership would trigger an "immediate powerful response", stressing that the terms of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding clearly require the US to restrain the Zionist regime.
With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows.
Araghchi warns Israel against threatening Iran’s leader Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was “marked for death”. “The terms of the Islamabad MoU are crystal clear and public for all to see,” Araghchi said. “POTUS has committed the US to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv.
The Indian PM has reiterated the need for lasting peace and stability amid talks to end the Middle East crisis in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to maintain freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Starmer's legacy: Labour has a mountain to climb to recover its Muslim voters Submitted by Emad Ahmed on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:58 The party's stance on Gaza caused a rupture with nearly half of its former voters deserting the party, especially in constituencies with large Muslim populations Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured in London in April, two months before his resignation announcement (AFP) Off In October 2023, as Israel was starting its genocide in Gaza, then-leader of the opposition Keir Starmer was asked a simple question during an LBC interview with Nick Ferrari about Israel’s use of deliberate starvation of Palestinians . Starmer said he thought Israel had a “right” to cut off electricity and water supplies to Palestinians living in Gaza, an act that would constitute a crime in modern warfare. He could not have been aware of the damage he had just inflicted on Labour amongst its core voters, including British Muslims.
Iran-US indirect talks continue in Doha Indirect talks between Iran and the United States have continued in Doha since Tuesday night, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The official said the discussions focused on the release of Iranian funds and the Strait of Hormuz. “Indirect negotiations began on Tuesday night.
Iran pushes for formal control over Strait of Hormuz Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have told Reuters. The sources said Tehran is prepared to enforce that position by force if necessary. Under this month’s interim agreement with the United States to end their three-month conflict, Iran agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian caretaker defense minister said the country’s defense, missile, and UAV capabilities are a “red line” of national security that will not be subject to any form of negotiation.
Iran’s state broadcaster cut short a pre-recorded interview with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday, triggering protests from parliament and speculation that politically sensitive sections had been censored.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly criticized comments by US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin regarding Iran’s exit from the World Cup, saying they reflect a lack of respect and undermine the US’ suitability to host major international tournaments.
(260701) -- DOHA, July 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a view of the skyline at the West Bay district in Doha, Qatar.
The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks If Andy Burnham is lucky, he will get some time to adjust to the pace of life as prime minister before dealing with his first international crisis. It won’t be long. Donald Trump is an engine of constant turmoil.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior officials from around 40 countries will attend the farewell and funeral ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, alongside public gathering of religious, political, academic, and cultural figures in Tehran, an official said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian UN envoy reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to combating terrorism in line with international law, highlighted the country's role in defeating ISIL terrorists, and called for greater transparency in UN counterterrorism efforts.
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian Jain monk and spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni, who founded the international social organisation Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, has been formally invited to attend the state funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said closer alignment between Tehran and New Delhi on regional and international issues can help expand bilateral cooperation, as he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi urges diplomacy in call with Iran’s Pezeshkian Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the latest developments in West Asia and the proposed path towards de-escalation. Modi said that, during Tuesday’s call, he stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the wider world, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. In a statement, the prime minister’s office said Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reaffirmed India’s position that all disputes must be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy.
New posts 10:57 US, Iran Indirect Talks Under Way In Doha Indirect technical talks between Washington and Tehran are under way in Doha, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators, a source with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on July 1. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are not attending the talks themselves, the source said.
