Pakistans military says intensive negotiations in Tehran have led to encouraging progress toward a final understanding between Iran and the US.

Chief of the Pakistani Army Field Marshal Asim Munir who traveled to Tehran for consultations with Iranian officials, has met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

Irans President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country seeks only to restore the legitimate rights of the nation.

Trump is departing from decades-old diplomatic norms as he signals a direct call with Taiwan's president.

Pakistans interior minister leaves for Tehran for the second time this week amid Iran-US negotiations.

Wars are fought when the public stands behind them. When the public does not support them, wars are not fought, Asif says.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls for the reinforcement of the front-line units in an effort to make the country into an impregnable fortress.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the illegal war against Iran proved the US military presence is the main source of instability and insecurity across the region.

Pakistan slams recent remarks by Indias military chief as provocative.

Qalibaf has been appointed as the countrys special representative for Chinas affairs.

US military aggression against Iran has backfired, strengthening Chinas global position, says a former Malaysian lawmaker, noting that US President Donald Trump leftBeijing "empty-handed" on the issue of Iran.

America's failed war on Iran has shifted the global power balance, with Tehran emerging as a decisive force reshaping the rules of engagement, which was evident when Trump left Beijing empty-handed as China refused to discuss or pressure Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged fundamental reforms to the United Nations and international governance structures.

Finding an early way to resolve the war is in the interest of regional countries and the rest of the world, says China.

China's President Xi Jinping warn US President Donald Trump against the danger of mishandling the issue of Chinese Taipei.

US failure in a 40-day war against Iran has overshadowed Trumps China visit, shifting leverage to Beijing on key contentious issues, with Iran emerging as a major power reshaping global dynamics and new rules of engagement.

Pakistans defense minister has described Israels PM Netanyahu as a monster and a disgrace to humanity.

Irans deputy foreign minister has called on the BRICS grouping to become a platform for equal cooperation, mutual respect, independent decision-making, and the defense of nations rights against monopoly, sanctions and the policy of coercion.

Emirati authorities have deported many Pakistani Shia workers from the UAE after Iran began retaliatory strikes against US interests in the Arab state.

China has condemned the massive arms sales by the US to Taiwan ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, warning Washington against interfering in Chinas internal affairs.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republics emphasis is on ending the war and the removal of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before any nuclear talks can take place.

Irans ambassador to China says Beijing plays a key role in Irans political balancing strategy, as Tehran seeks to explain its position on security developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

China vows to shield its firms from illegal and unilateral sanctions by the US over Iran.

Modi warns that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran poses significant risk to India.

North Korea has amended its constitution to allow an automatic nuclear strike if the countrys leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated by foreign adversary.

Passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docked at a port in the Spanish Canary Island are flown to Madrid.

The US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on ten individuals and companies for their alleged involvement in helping Iran obtain weapons and the necessary raw materials for its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles.

A senior Iranian lawmaker has praised South Koreas wise decision not to join the United States military campaign meant to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has rejected reports of involvement of its Armed Forces in an explosion targeting a South Korean-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The minister said that Iran trusts China and looks forward to its continued active role in promoting peace and ending the conflict in the region.

Authorities in the UAE are conducting a sweeping deportation campaign targeting tens of thousands of Pakistani workers.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral ties and regional developments.

Ministry of Commerce has issued an injunction to block US sanctions imposed on five Chinese refineries.