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Iranian media report that the "first round of the four-party negotiations" was stopped after "80 minutes of talks for internal consultations," and then the Iranian delegation left the negotiation site in protest of Donald Trump's threats. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, head of the Iranian negotiators, wrote on X: "We do not consider the American threats seriously. They better be careful with their statements." Just before the negotiations began, JD Vance, Mr. Trump's deputy, called the meeting historic. Moments after his remarks, Mr. Trump threatened on Truth Social that if Tehran does not stop its proxy forces in Lebanon, the US will again deliver a "hard blow" to Iran. The negotiations were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland.
Jun 21, 06:48 PM
In his new speech, Netanyahu claimed: "We will remain in southern Lebanon as long as necessary and regarding Iran, despite political developments, I will not allow Iran to be equipped with nuclear weapons. As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen." Source: Khabar Fori (Breaking News)
Jun 21, 06:45 PM
Urmia - The commander of the Martyrs of West Azerbaijan Corps said: The people of Sardasht, by standing firm and defending Iran's territorial integrity, are a valuable asset for national security, unity, and dignity.
Jun 21, 06:40 PM
The Iran Football Federation reacted to the statements made by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
Jun 21, 06:30 PM
Foreign Policy reported on the increasing strategic rift between India and the US following the Iran war and the economic and political consequences of this crisis for New Delhi, noting that the killing of Indian sailors in US attacks, increased Indian dependence on vulnerable energy markets, and Pakistan's growing role in Iranian negotiations have posed serious challenges to the mutual trust between the two traditional partners.
Jun 21, 06:30 PM