China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
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Iran sends response to US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan
Tehran has been saying negotiations should focus on ending hostilities, securing guarantees against future attacks.
Iran says it has replied to US proposal as reported drone strikes strain ceasefire
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Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
According to the proposal, initial negotiations will focus on ending hostilities.
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Gulf states report drone attacks
Drone hits cargo ship off Qatar’s coast, while Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates repel attacks.
Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?
Iran continues to review the proposal as Tehran's nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz remain main sticking points.
Iran military warns of ‘surprising’ methods of warfare if attacked again
Iran’s army spokesman says if the ‘enemy’ were to attack again, they would face new methods of warfare.