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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  —  Iranian and Pakistani leaders signed 12 agreements to boost cooperation in science, tourism, agriculture, transportation, trade, and research. On Sunday, during President Masoud Pezeshkian's official visit to Pakistan, top officials from both countries signed agreements during a joint discussion aimed at supporting and facilitating the development of bilateral cooperation. Tourism, agriculture, industry, research and technology, judicial and legal cooperation, transportation and transit, cultural heritage, trade and economic cooperation, and tourism are all included in these agreements. The signed agreements lay the groundwork to enhance regional cooperation between the two countries. They aim to strengthen connections between their people, increase trade opportunities, and encourage the sharing of knowledge.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US is close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran, as Tehran agreed "in principle" to the terms outlined in the accord.   As reported by AFP, President Trump said, "We are engaged in highly significant negotiations with Iran aimed at achieving long-term peace."  This announcement was made during his 4-day visit to the Gulf states. The ongoing negotiations between Iranian and U.S. representatives, aimed at resolving differences concerning Tehran's nuclear program, concluded in Oman on Sunday. Further talks are expected as Tehran insisted on maintaining its peaceful uranium enrichment. Foreign media said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei informed the media on Wednesday that Tehran is willing to enrich uranium just for civilian purposes and let international inspectors monitor the process. Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Iran, asserted that uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes is an inal...

TEHRAN, Iran —  The explosion at Bandar Abbas port devastated the Shahid Rajaee section, resulting in hundreds of injuries and 25 fatalities.  The explosion was reported at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time (2100 GMT/2:00 a.m. PKT) on Saturday. State media reported that an explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee port section after a fuel tanker blew up for unknown reasons.  The injured were quickly taken to different medical facilities across Hormozgan, leading local authorities to declare a state of emergency in the city.  This urgent measure ensured that medical staff and resources were ready and available to effectively manage the situation and provide the necessary care to those affected. The explosion was exceedingly violent, resulting in the shattering of windows and doors in nearby buildings and causing significant damage to vehicles, and  could be heard up to 55 kilometers away. The Bandar Abbas port is located in the Central District of Bandar Ab...

On Saturday, Iran and the United States announced that they will hold more talks next week.  Through an Omani official serving as a mediator, Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi exchanged messages. Both sides have classified Muscat's first round of indirect talks as productive. Iranian state TV said that the nuclear talks between the two countries happened in a "positive vibe. On April 13, President Trump stated that the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran in Oman are "progressing well." He made an announcement while addressing reporters aboard Air Force One before attending a UFC event in Miami.

President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran posits that the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia have the potential to serve as a paradigm for regional cooperation. Masood added that Islamic countries must unite to achieve peace, security, and lasting economic growth in the region. He made these remarks during a Thursday meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and his delegation.  Press TV reported that the Iranian president stressed the strong religious, cultural, and historical ties among Islamic countries and called for greater unity. "We consider you brothers, and ever since this government has started, we've been striving to strengthen the bonds among Islamic nations," adding that if Islamic countries come together in genuine unity, the Israeli regime wouldn't be able to cause tragedies like those occurring in Gaza today. The Saudi defense minister extended cordial greetings from His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince to the...

Iran and US finish 'positive' nuclear discussions in Oman, plan to meet again. US -Washington  —  Following the recent talks between US and Iranian delegations in Oman, US President Donald Trump said that the nuclear negotiations with Iran have been "progressing well. Before the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in Miami, Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One, saying that although progress on tariffs and Ukraine is favorable, there comes a time when one must "either put up or shut up."

Iran, Tehran - At least 22 people were killed and 100 more were injured when a train derailed in eastern Iran, state media reported.  The train, which was carrying about 350 passengers, derailed about 50 km from Tabas on the Mashhad-Yazd link.  The train collided with an excavator along the tracks, according to the deputy head of Iran's railways.  With many of the injured in critical condition, emergency services fear the death toll could rise, BBC said.  Mehdi Valipur of the Iranian Red Crescent informed state television that five of the 11 carriages had derailed.  As per Moitaba Khaled, a spokesman for the national emergency services, three helicopters, and 24 ambulances were dispatched to the scene following the incident, which occurred around 05:30 local time (01:00 GMT).  According to official information, the cause of the deadly train derailment in the northeast of the country on Wednesday morning was the human error of an excavator driver.  Moha...