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US-Iran deal will guarantee long-term peace in region, dismantle Iran's nuclear programme: White House official

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | June 13, 2026 6:25:45 AM IST

A senior White House official on Friday (local time) said that a proposed agreement with Iran meets the core objectives set by the US President and could be signed in the coming days, though internal Iranian differences remain. ... read..

UAE denies reports of USD 3 billion transfer to Iran, calls claims "false and unfounded"

Abu Dhabi | June 13, 2026 6:25:43 AM IST

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied media reports claiming that USD 3 billion was transferred to Iran. ... read..

India sends aid to Maldives amid Measles outbreak

New Delhi | June 13, 2026 5:25:27 AM IST

India dispatched medical assistance to the Maldives in the wake of a measles outbreak under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. ... read..

India, Nepal hold talks on Joint Working Group on cross-border railway links

Kathmandu | June 13, 2026 5:25:22 AM IST

India and Nepal held the 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings from June 11-12 in Kathmandu, to review implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral cooperation in the railway sec ... read..

Iran calls Trump's claims "baseless", alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarers

New Delhi | June 13, 2026 4:25:57 AM IST

The Embassy of Iran in India on Saturday rejected the US President Donald Trump's allegations regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them "baseless". ... read..

Iran: Araghchi says draft deal covers Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict

Tehran | June 13, 2026 3:55:41 AM IST

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address a range of issues, including Tehran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, accor ... read..

UN Spox denounces attack killing 3 Indian seafarers

New York | June 13, 2026 3:55:37 AM IST

Stephane Dujarric, the Chief Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, condemned the attack on Commercial Tanker MT Settebello that killed three Indian seafarers. ... read..

Iran warns final agreement will not be signed if terms are not met; says deal may be signed remotely

Tehran | June 13, 2026 3:55:36 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (local time) said that nuclear talks with the United States will not proceed unless an interim agreement is implemented, adding that the final deal will not be signed if its provisions are not met. ... read..

Jaishankar speaks to Marco Rubio, voices strong protest over death of Indian seafarers

New Delhi | June 13, 2026 2:55:11 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said he spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to convey India's strong protest over US Navy attacks in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. ... read..

"USA has another interest...Iran getting tired": Former diplomat Suresh Goel on West Asia development

New Delhi | June 13, 2026 2:55:07 AM IST

Former diplomat Suresh Goel said that while US President Trump claimed a deal had been reached with Iran, Tehran was yet to agree, highlighting a clear contradiction between the two sides. ... read..

US military's plan for ground operation to seize Iran's Uranium was paused by Trump: Sources

Florida | June 13, 2026 2:25:22 AM IST

The US' top general made a secret visit to US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida late last month to receive in-person briefings on plans for the country's forces to enter Iran and seize its highly enriched uranium, a key material for nuclea ... read..

US military's plan for ground operation to seize Iran's Uranium was paused by Trump

Florida | June 13, 2026 2:25:20 AM IST

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