Iran and the US remain divided over crucial clauses in a proposed peace agreement, with Tehran warning it will not compromise on frozen assets and other core demands.
Backchannel diplomacy between the US and Iran faces uncertainty as Tehran denies Islamabad talks, even as Pakistan mediation continues and ceasefire tensions deepen.
Tehran disputes US claims of fresh negotiations and questions Washington’s intent, while American officials insist progress is underway ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.
After 21 hours of talks, US and Iran step back without agreement, with Washington insisting on strict nuclear commitments and signalling Tehran must decide the next course.
Washington is evaluating another round of direct talks with Tehran, with possible venues and timelines under review as both sides keep diplomatic channels active amid ceasefire pressure.
RSS sources, meanwhile, described the meeting as a “pure courtesy call facilitated at the behest of the Chinese delegation,” which had “expressed desire to meet the Sangh leadership.” “It is a courtesy call. The request came from them, and we obliged. There is no agenda to the meeting,” according to a Sangh functionary.
The MEA said New Delhi had taken note of the remarks made by Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi and dismissed them as baseless.
At a media briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both India and Russia are currently preparing for the highly anticipated visit.
China’s sweeping crackdown on transnational scam syndicates in Southeast Asia marks a rare confluence of law enforcement, diplomacy, and domestic reassurance.
Trump’s declaration on Truth Social—that he would visit China early next year followed by Xi’s visit to the US—signals a shift toward more structured, high-level diplomacy beyond immediate regional meetings like the upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea.
