Rome [Italy], May 3 (ANI): Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed deep apprehension regarding the escalating tensions across the Middle East during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
Tehran [Iran], May 3 (ANI): A 14-point response to a proposal from the United States has been submitted by Tehran, state media outlet Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday. The Iranian proposal, which was reportedly delivered via a Pakistani intermediary, calls for 'ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon,' according to Tasnim.
New posts 20:39 Iranian Media: Tehran Received US Response To Latest Peace Proposal Iran's Foreign Ministry said on May 3 that it had received a response from the United States to its latest peace proposal, which Tehran had earlier handed to Pakistan, a country that has been mediating talks between the two countries.
President Donald Trump said Tehran's proposal would likely be rejected Iran has submitted a new comprehensive peace plan, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday, adding that "the ball is in the US court.
President Donald Trump said Tehrans proposal would likely be rejected Iran has submitted a new comprehensive peace plan, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday, adding that "the ball is in the US court. " Both countries have previously accused each other of putting forward unacceptable terms, as a ceasefire reached nearly a month ago has failed to produce an agreement.
The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.
Washington DC [US], May 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said he is reviewing a newly submitted proposal from Iran, but signalled deep scepticism about its prospects, arguing that Tehran has not 'paid a big enough price' for its past actions.
Tehran [Iran], May 3 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, on Sunday, strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's 'We're like pirates' remarks, and accused Washington of normalising 'piracy' at sea, with the seizure of Iranian vessels.
New York [US], May 3 (ANI): Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York on Saturday (local time) sharply criticised the United States over nuclear weapons policy, accusing Washington of 'hypocritical behaviour' and 'non-compliance' of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In a post on X, the Iranian mission said, 'Extremely Shameful!
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 2 (ANI): Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi on Saturday underscored the depth of India-Iran relations, stating that Tehran allowing Indian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz--while several other countries were denied such access--reflects the strength of bilateral ties between the two nations.
Doha [Qatar], May 2 (ANI): Qatar on Saturday urged Iran to adhere to provisions of international law, the UN charter, and prioritise the interests in the region amid the security situation in West Asia, with the need to support efforts to de-escalate tensions.
WASHINGTON -- As tensions across Eastern Europe and the Persian Gulf roll down parallel tracks, a new conventional wisdom is taking hold -- namely, that the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are no longer isolated events but two fronts in a single, evolving global struggle.
Tehran [Iran], May 2 (ANI): Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, on Saturday confirmed that Tehran's recent diplomatic proposal to the United States, presented via Pakistan as a mediator, is intended to 'permanently end the imposed war' and bring a resolution to the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence Nato is seeking to “understand the details” of a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a redeployment ordered by Donald Trump in the midst of a feud with the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz. The German government sought to play down the severity of Trump’s move, describing it as “anticipated”, and a reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence. The US withdrawal, which the Pentagon said would take place over the next six to twelve months , comes after criticism from Merz over Trump’s war with Iran and his handling of subsequent talks with Tehran.
Nato seeking to understand US decision to withdraw troops from Germany Nato said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as tensions increase between Europe and the US over the war on Iran. On Friday, US defence minister Pete Hegseth announced the withdrawal of the American troops, following a week in which German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump traded barbs over Iran. The North Atlantic alliance said it was “working with the US to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany.
The most important question in Tehran may also be the one least possible to answer with confidence: who is making decisions?
US-Germany spat over Iran intensifies as Hegseth orders troop removal Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/02/2026 - 10:07 German defence minister says Europe must look after itself, as 5,000 American troops set to leave Germany US President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at the White House in Washington, 3 March 2026 (Reuters) Off The spat between the US and Germany over the war on Iran is intensifying after Washington announced the withdrawal of 5,000 American troops from German soil. Responding to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's order on Friday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday that "Europeans must take responsibility for our own security". Pistorius said the US move to withdraw troops from Germany, its largest European base, had been expected.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that the new equations and rules governing the management of the Persian Gulf have been based on the “historic directive” of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
Canada’s Official Opposition has accused the government of bypassing its own rules after Iran International reported that an IRGC-linked Iranian football official was granted special permission to enter the country despite being inadmissible.
