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Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or ‘hit them really hard’
WASHINGTON, AUG 11: US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “devious negotiators” in an interview released late on Monday and described some of his current options in the war – “just bop along” and let Tehran fail economically or hit them “really, really hard.” “I’m sort of negotiating,” Trump told Real America’s Voice in a phone interview. “They’re very devious negotiators.” Since the conflict began in late February, Trump has repeatedly oscillated between threats of escalation and claims that a peace deal is imminent. Pakistan said on Tuesday theRead More
Even in case of deal with Oman, we won’t open Hormuz until US caves to all our demands: Iran
TEHRAN, AUG 11: Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until the US gives in to its terms, says the head of Iran’s National Security Council. The US must end the war — including in Gaza and Lebanon — release frozen Iranian assets, and meet the rest of Iran’s conditions, says Mohsen Rezaei, according to the semi-official Tasnim outlet. A potential agreement on the strait between Iran and Oman will not guarantee the opening of the strait, he says.
Shaza Fatima meets Azerbaijan’s outgoing ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Azerbaijan’s outgoing Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, on Tuesday. The two sides appreciated the cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the fields of information technology, digitalisation, and technology. The minister presented the ambassador with a commemorative shield and conveyed her best wishes for his future responsibilities.
2.4 million Afghan girls denied secondary education: UNESCO
News Desk PARIS: Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said Tuesday, urging an end to such “discrimination.” The Taliban administration, recognized solely by Russia, has imposed a series of restrictions on women that the United Nations has characterised as “gender apartheid.” Girls cannot study beyond primary school, a policy the Taliban authorities justify based on their interpretation of Islamic law. The number of girls denied access to secondary school has risen byRead More
Pakistan takes Iran into confidence on trilateral defence deal
DNA TEHRAN: Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, convened with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday evening, deepening discussions on the Middle East conflict and regional defense cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on the ongoing regional war, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue to prevent further escalation. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi took FM Araghchi into confidence regarding Pakistan’s coordination with Riyadh, highlighting Islamabad’s efforts to balance ties across the Gulf. Naqvi briefed Iran on the trilateral defense pact involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan,Read More
Dar, Indonesian FM reaffirm commitment to strengthen ties
ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister H.E. Sugiono today. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional and international developments, including the evolving situation concerning US–Iran engagements. FM Sugiono appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and important role in promoting dialogue and facilitating efforts towards peace and stability. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in key priority areas and emphasized the importance of maintaining close contacts.