Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Next round of US–Iran talks may take place in Pakistan
Analysts argue that Islamabad must now capitalize on this diplomatic success by urging the United States and other countries to enhance investments in Pakistan, rather than relying solely on loans and grants Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 /DNA/ – Well-placed diplomatic sources have revealed to this correspondent that the next round of United States–Iran talks may be convened in Pakistan, following the successful negotiations recently held in Switzerland. According to insiders, the proposal was seriously considered during the Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan, where both Washington and Tehran reportedlyRead More
Rubio arrives in UAE, says US won’t accept tolls in Strait of Hormuz
“It’s an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That’s existing international law,” he said as he arrived in the United Arab Emirates. Centreline Report – Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday firmly rejected Iran’s reported attempts to impose tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, declaring such measures illegal under international law. Speaking to journalists upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates, Rubio underscored that the strategic waterway must remain freeRead More
US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
WASHINGTON, JUN 23: US agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup sites since the start of play on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said Thursday. During match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers.
Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, Tehran denies US claims
WASHINGTON, JUN 23: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity,” despite Tehran’s denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States. Washington agreed to waive sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first round of talks under a nascent peace deal agreed last week on ending more than three months of war. US Vice President JD Vance said the talks with Iranian officials in the Swiss mountain resort of Burgenstock laidRead More
Trump claims Tehran agreed to ‘infinity’ nuclear inspections
News Desk WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections “for infinity,” describing the arrangement as a major achievement in ensuring transparency. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that Tehran had committed to unlimited oversight of its nuclear facilities, a move he portrayed as a safeguard against any clandestine weapons development. According to Trump, the agreement means international inspectors will have unrestricted access to Iran’s nuclear sites indefinitely. “They’ve agreed to inspections for infinity,” he declared, adding that such a commitment was unprecedented andRead More
Sharif defends Iran’s right to ballistic missiles
The Iranian President, during his official visit to Islamabad, expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s leadership and people for their wholehearted support during recent regional tensions Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Iran has every right to possess ballistic missiles, stressing that there should be no double standards in the global community. Speaking during the visit of Iranian President, Sharif noted that if other states can maintain missile programs, Iran should not be singled out. He emphasized that at no stage had Iran’s nuclear program come upRead More