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Pakistan and Iran have agreed to raise their annual trade to USD 8 billion by using their geographical advantage and improving border trade. The two nations aim to boost economic ties through sector-specific cooperation, mutual trust, and regional collaboration

Iran has agreed to host a technical team from the IAEA in the next few weeks to discuss cooperation modalities, amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiation possibilities with the US and EU.

Iran confirms no Israeli spies were harmed in Israel's airstrike on Evin Prison. The June 23 attack killed five inmates and over 70 people overall. A ceasefire followed on June 24.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war began, attending an Ashoura ceremony. Amid tensions with the US and Israel, Khamenei’s presence marked a symbolic return following reports of his wartime seclusion

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following US airstrikes on key nuclear sites. The move, backed by parliament and a constitutional watchdog, raises uncertainty over future nuclear inspections

Iranian dissident Sayeh Seydal narrowly survived an Israeli missile strike on Tehran's Evin Prison. At least 71 people died. Transferred to harsh facilities, Seydal calls conditions “a slow death.” Activists fear further crackdowns amid Israel's campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

The statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned what it described as the “offensive and inappropriate remarks” and “conduct of the President of the United States” regarding the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the people of Iran.

In a detailed post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed shock that Netanyahu is still being prosecuted despite what he described as one of Israel's "greatest moments" -- the recent assault on Iran.

Ukrainian forces discovered an AI-powered drone with Iranian anti-jamming tech, suggesting deeper Iran-Russia cooperation. Built in Russia using Iranian designs, the advanced Shahed drone signals a tactical leap. Israeli strikes on Iran may disrupt future drone supplies to Moscow

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied on Wednesday, tracking strong global cues and easing Middle East tensions after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Gains were supported by falling crude prices, positive Asian markets, and domestic institutional buying.

The rupee appreciated 13 paise to 85.92 against the US dollar amid optimism over a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel and a strong start in domestic equities. Gains were capped by rising crude oil prices and FII outflows.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no "agreement" on ceasefire between Israel and Iran as per media reports.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, in a statement released Monday, said the Croatian government is "monitoring the situation with great concern," particularly the direct confrontations between Israel and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.

In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of lacking "professional" conduct following recent attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, Xinhua news agency reported.

He said Monday evening on Truth Social, “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE”.

Iran has executed three men, including two in June, over alleged espionage for Israel’s Mossad. The executions come amid heightened tensions and covert operations between the two nations, with recent arrests reported in both countries and regional stability hanging in the balance.

The rupee declined by 17 paise to 86.72 against the US dollar as global crude oil prices spiked after US strikes on Iran. A strong dollar and weak equities added pressure, though FII inflows and forex reserves offered some cushion.

Algeria expressed "deep concern" and "profound regret" over the escalation following the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the military intervention as "blatant disregard of repeated international calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations."

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said approximately 20 fighter jets struck multiple targets using over 30 munitions. The intelligence-based operation focused on the provinces of Kermanshah and Hamedan in western Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.

He also announced that he would address the nation at 10:00 pm from the White House to speak about what he described as a highly successful military operation in Iran.