Mecca defense pact isn’t meant to challenge Israel, at least not on the battlefield
After Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense treaty in Mecca last week, a senior Israeli…
Iran says no current talks with US, while regional official hails mediation progress
Iran said on Monday it was not currently holding negotiations with the United States, while a regional official…
Contradicting Vance, Iran says no plans for IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites
Iran has neither held a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi in Switzerland nor plans…
Iranian officials in Qatar for talks on Hormuz as Tehran, US downplay chance of deal
Iran’s top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha on Monday for talks with Qatar’s prime minister…
Pakistan Helps Return 20 Iranian Sailors Amid Ongoing Mediation Efforts
Iranian officials praised Pakistan’s role in securing the release of 20 sailors while Islamabad deepens its mediation efforts…