Several pitfalls remain despite Iran deal
Middle East expert Anders Persson believes the agreement between Iran and the US is a diplomatic breakthrough. At the same time, he warns of three potential pitfalls in the fragile process ahead.
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Pakistan says Iran and US agree on deal
Iran and the United States have agreed on a proposed peace agreement, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says on X. He writes that both sides have agreed to "permanently" cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
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Record number of conflicts between states is a worrying trend
Dark war headlines can make the world feel dark - and it's not just a feeling. In 2025, there were a record number of conflicts between states, and the year was the bloodiest in over 30 years. It's a very worrying trend, says Therese Pettersson at Uppsala University's Conflict Data Program, UCDP.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will open on Sunday
An agreement between the United States and Iran is likely to be finalized within 24 hours, Pakistan's prime minister said on Saturday afternoon. Donald Trump said the agreement will be signed on Sunday, but according to Iran there will be no signing this weekend.
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Switzerland offers to host signing of initial US-Iran agreement
After several positive signals that the US and Iran are close to an agreement that could eventually bring peace to the Iran war, Switzerland now says it is offering to host the signing of an initial agreement.
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Iran and SpaceX in focus on green Wall Street
The New York stock market closed higher on a trading day marked by the SpaceX IPO and new flights between the United States and Iran.
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Mediator: Iran and US agree on wording of deal
Mediating country Pakistan says the US and Iran have agreed on the wording of a deal regarding the war in the Middle East. The information comes after both countries said they were close to signing some form of agreement.
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Afghanistan: Around 25 killed in Pakistani attacks on the border
Around 25 people were killed in Pakistani attacks in Afghanistan, according to Taliban representatives.
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