Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the US must change its threatening tone and expansionist approach. According to foreign media, Araghchi said that Iran has proposed new peace plans through Pakistan. In a phone call with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, and Azerbaijan, Araghchi stated that Iran is willing to maintain diplomatic channels.
Araghchi mentioned that the cost of war is four times the claimed amount, and that Pakistan is the official mediator in the negotiations. He also stated that the decision to hold talks will be announced officially once made.
In other news, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to adjust its daily oil production by 1.8 million barrels. Following the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC, the decision was made to balance global oil supply.
US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Mnuchin, stated that the US is a significant player in the energy market. A US naval ship, the USS Millie, was reportedly attacked in the Persian Gulf, but all crew members are safe.
Iran has confirmed that the US has responded to the country’s 14-point peace proposal through Pakistan. In a bizarre incident, a passenger on a flight from Sharjah to Dubai suddenly opened the emergency exit door while the plane was still in the air.
In a separate incident, a bomb exploded at a house in Bristol, England, killing two people. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) final match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings saw Zalmi emerge victorious, securing their second championship title.
In a statement, the PSL governing body praised the fans for their enthusiastic support, saying that they gave both teams a warm welcome. The PSL trophy was lifted by Peshawar Zalmi’s captain, Shaheen Afridi.
In other sports news, Peshawar Zalmi’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, was named the best all-rounder in the league. Sufiyan Tahir was awarded the Fazal Mahmood cap for being the best bowler.
In a separate development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PML-N President, Nawaz Sharif, in a private gathering.
In a move that could have far-reaching implications, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to invest $70 billion in energy and digital infrastructure by 2035.
