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Iran and Oman are creating operational procedures to oversee maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that outside interference could destabilise the arrangement.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to deepening bilateral ties during a telephone conversation.
Egypt and Russia are expanding economic cooperation through new logistics corridors, advancing nuclear energy projects, and launching seasonal flights to boost tourism between the nations.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4, representing the Pakistani government and people. He will also visit Turkey for bilateral discussions.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday that talks in Switzerland yielded important agreements to advance final negotiations with the United States, including new oversight mechanisms and progress on oil sales and frozen assets.
Mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan have yielded significant diplomatic breakthroughs in US-Iran talks held at Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, with both nations announcing the establishment of formal oversight structures and a 60-day timeline for reaching a comprehensive agreement.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that US$6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar will be released to Tehran following an initial agreement with the United States. Technical negotiations are underway in Switzerland to resolve the regional conflict.
Iran and the United States have formally completed a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by both presidents to end their conflict, with negotiations focusing on nuclear matters and sanctions removal.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has commended Russian President Vladimir Putin for maintaining a principled and consistent position on Gaza and Iran, saying Malaysians admire Russia's steadfastness on these critical geopolitical issues.