Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaee says a US-Iran agreement depends on the US unfreezing $24 billion in Iranian assets, viewed as a trust-building measure, with $12 billion sought upfront and $12 billion later, amid US concerns over losing leverage.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a "positive step" in recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned trust-building remains incomplete amid unresolved protest cases and institutional issues. He expressed concern over escalating tensions, fearing Ladakh could become "another Manipur."
Iran's new proposal focuses on ending the war and US trust-building measures, while Tehran maintains its principled stance. Axios reports Trump is considering resuming war due to Iran's refusal to compromise on its nuclear program.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to pursue trust-building measures to advance a fragile ceasefire and establish peace, after rare talks over last year’s deadly fighting between the two neighbours. Troops remain deployed on both sides of their long-disputed 817km (508-mile) border after battles in July and December when skirmishes quickly escalated into air strikes and heavy exchanges of artillery and rockets. The Philippines, which is hosting Asean meetings on the island...
