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Ultimatum from Washington Deepens Crisis as Iran Pushes Back, Talks Struggle

Ultimatum from Washington Deepens Crisis as Iran Pushes Back, Talks Struggle

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The war rhetoric surrounding the Iran conflict intensified further after Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Tehran, signalling the possibility of sweeping military action if negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough within days. Speaking in a series of interviews, Trump suggested that the United States could unleash large-scale strikes across Iran, including on critical infrastructure, if a deal is not finalised before the deadline. His remarks have drawn sharp reactions globally, with analysts warning that such moves could have far-reaching humanitarian and legal implications. Concerns have been raised that targeting essential civilian systems could breach international…
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India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

India-Pakistan Delegations Set to Cross Paths in Washington DC; Tharoor Confident of Driving India’s Message on Terrorism

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant diplomatic development following Operation Sindoor, India's All-Party Delegation is set to visit Washington, DC, as part of its international outreach campaign. Coinciding with this visit, a Pakistani delegation led by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be in the U.S. capital, setting the stage for a diplomatic face-off between the two neighbouring nations on the global stage. The Indian delegation is led by Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to ANI ahead of the visit, Tharoor acknowledged the complexity…
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