America’s Vice President J. Amidst D. Vance’s remarks expressing love for Islamabad, two Republican lawmakers referred to the history of Qatar and Pakistan in harboring terrorists. US MP Rick Scott said in a post on Twitter on Monday (22 June 2026), ‘It should be clear to everyone by now who our real friends are. Qatar and Pakistan have a long history of harboring terrorists and at this time they appear to be more interested in supporting Iran’s decades-old terrorist campaign than in establishing a meaningful peace.

This comment of Florida MP Scott came at a time when Vice President Vance said in Switzerland, ‘We love Pakistan.’ Vance was there discussing technical aspects of a peace deal with Iran with the leaders of Pakistan and Qatar. Scott said, ‘There is still room for an agreement that is beneficial to all parties, but everyone must understand that the chances of Iran getting out of this situation and gaining the capability to make nuclear weapons are absolutely zero.

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What did US MP Tim Sheehy say?

Tim Sheehy, US Congressman from Montana, in an interview to Fox News mentioned Pakistan’s role in harboring al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. He said, ‘It should not be forgotten that Pakistan had kept Osama bin Laden hidden for almost a decade. It also provided financial support to the Ayatollah regime through its intelligence agency ISI. Sheehy said that if Pakistan and Qatar are present at the negotiating table, then the US should ensure that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israel and Saudi Arabia also participate in these talks. He said that the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Saudi Arabia are the real allies of America in West Asia.

Pakistan kept Osama bin Laden hidden

Tim Sheehy also alleged that Qatar has been laundering money for terrorist organizations for decades. Sheehy said, ‘The Pakistanis, through their intelligence agency ISI, financed insurgent activities against us and kept Osama bin Laden hidden. Therefore, I do not find it right to assume that he will play the role of an impartial arbitrator in this matter. Sheehy, who served in the US Navy SEALs, said, ‘I believe that we must ensure that we stand firmly and without hesitation with the UAE and Israel, because no matter what happens, they will remain our most leading and trusted partners in the region.’

What did US Vice President JD Vance say?

In fact, US Vice President JD Vance had said in a light-hearted manner on Sunday (21 June 2026) that Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is one of his favorite people. Vance said, ‘I would like to say that when Field Marshal Munir welcomed us with the Prime Minister in Islamabad, I jokingly said that there are two very, very important people in my life – an Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir. Vance also said that during the last three months, he has had more conversations with Field Marshal Asim Munir than he has had with any other person.

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Indian killed in Kuwait attack: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday confirmed that an Indian citizen was killed in Iran’s attack on Kuwait International Airport. This attack happened when tension had increased again in the Gulf area. Iran launched missile and drone attacks on targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. Here, America has conducted army operations near Hormuz.

Kuwait’s Health Minister has said that at least 63 people have been injured in this attack. These include airport employees and passengers. According to Kuwaiti officials, Iran’s drone and missile attack has caused damage to airport facilities and diplomatic missions. One person has died among them. Many others have been injured. Flights at Kuwait International Airport have been temporarily stopped.

Strongly condemn the attack on Kuwait International Airport

The Indian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding this entire matter. He has said that we strongly condemn the attack on Kuwait International Airport today. An Indian citizen died in this. Many of our citizens have been injured. Since the war in the Middle East began, we have repeatedly stressed that civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We once again appeal to all parties to stop such attacks.

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Our statement on the attack on Kuwait International Airport

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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 3, 2026

Will the ceasefire be broken?

The Civil Aviation Authority later announced that Kuwait Airways was resuming flights from Terminal 4 after assessing the damage and implementing safety measures. The recent attack has also made the ceasefire in April tense. Oil prices increased by more than 2 percent. There remains uncertainty around Hormuz.

Bahrain’s army said that it intercepted three missiles and several drones. This action took place at a time when Iran claimed that it had targeted the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Besides, an airbase and helicopters located in another regional country were also attacked.

The US military said that two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait either fell before reaching their targets. Or it broke apart in the air. Other ballistic missiles have also failed to hit their designated targets.

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No matter how many claims Pakistan makes about finalizing the deal between Iran and Pakistan, it is not getting anything. Pakistan is trying to prove its role in the deal between the two countries and repair its image of promoting terrorism. Because of this, Pakistan will not shy away from betraying Iran along with America. Regarding this, PAK Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached America on Friday (29 May 2026).

Iran denies any deal with America

US sources have confirmed Axios’ report that the two sides had agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on Iran’s uranium enrichment. Only after this Ishaq Dar has reached America tour. Under the deal, it has been said that ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without toll and permission.

However, Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to Tehran’s negotiators, said that the draft has not been finalized. It said that if any agreement is reached then Pakistan will be informed.

Trump speaking unilaterally will not lead to agreement: Iran

According to the report, Iranian sources said, ‘Any agreement will be final only when it is announced by Tehran. There will be no compromise if Trump speaks unilaterally. US Vice President JD Vance has said that both sides are close to reaching an agreement, but no agreement has been reached yet.

According to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio will meet, in which bilateral relations will be reviewed. Apart from this, views will be exchanged on regional and global developments of mutual interest. Pakistan is not directly saying that Ishaq Dar has gone to America regarding the deal between the two countries, but the timing of his visit tells everything.

America tightened its grip on those who helped Iran

America has imposed many new sanctions, tightening the noose on the network that provides financial support to Iran’s army and IRGC. Under the ambit of these sanctions, those companies, individuals and ships were included, which were sending Iranian oil and petrochemicals to other countries. Apart from this, the US Treasury Department has also taken action against some Hong Kong companies which were involved in illegally selling Iran’s oil worth billions of dollars.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (7 February 2026) that talks with America are expected to resume, but at the same time he made it clear that Iran will not make any compromise on issues related to its national security. In an interview given to Al Jazeera network, Araghchi warned that if America attacked Iran, Tehran would target American military bases in the region.

Abbas Araghchi said that Iran’s missile program was not within the scope of discussion during the talks held on Friday in Muscat, Oman. He clearly said that Iran’s ballistic missile program is entirely a defense issue and it is never open for negotiation. Iran’s stand for a long time has been that apart from the nuclear issue, no other topic will be included in the talks.

Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump and increasing tension

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu will raise the issue of Iran’s ballistic missile program and its affiliated organizations operating in the region in this meeting. Criticizing Israel’s stance, Iran said that on one hand Israel is increasing its weapons stockpile and on the other hand it is pressurizing other countries in the region for disarmament.

US military pressure and aircraft carrier deployment

Amid Iran-US tensions, US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed in the Arabian Sea. According to the US Central Command, this visit reflects America’s military presence in the region. Witkoff said on social media that the strike group is maintaining President Trump’s message of peace through force.

Iran’s stance on nuclear program

Araghchi said that the nuclear program is Iran’s right and it should continue. He also said that Iran is ready for a credible agreement on enrichment. According to him, Iran’s nuclear issue can be resolved only through dialogue.

Death figures in protests

The security situation in Iran is also in discussion amid the large protests that have taken place in recent months. Iranian officials have admitted that 3,117 people have died in these demonstrations and have released a list of 2,986 names. International organizations claim that the actual number is much higher. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, so far 6,961 deaths have been confirmed and more than 51,000 arrests have been made.

Hours after Iran’s stern warning, US President Donald Trump has said that he is still hopeful of a deal with Tehran. Amid rising tensions and fears of regional conflict, Trump made it clear that America is giving priority to diplomacy, although all options are kept open.

According to Fox News report, while talking to reporters in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, Trump reacted to the statement of Iran’s supreme leader. He said that in the current situation such things are natural. Trump further said why would he not say this? This is what he would say in this environment.

Emphasis on diplomacy, but warning also remains

Donald Trump said that his government is paying attention to the negotiations and their goal is to reach an agreement so that Iran does not have nuclear weapons. He also said that if there is no agreement, the future situation will become clear. Trump expressed hope that an acceptable solution can be found through talks. According to him, it is possible to reach an agreement that is without nuclear weapons and is satisfactory to all parties.

Protests and American pressure in Iran

This statement has come at a time when protests have been going on in Iran for the last several weeks. These demonstrations began in late December due to economic troubles and living difficulties, but later became the biggest political challenge since the 1979 revolution. There was a strong crackdown by Iranian security forces on these demonstrations, in which there were reports of deaths and arrests of thousands of people. After this, America increased its naval presence in the Middle East and Trump warned Iran that if the nuclear deal was refused or violence against protesters continued, it could intervene.

Khamenei’s warning increased tension

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Sunday (February 1, 2026) that if America attacks, the entire region could turn into war. He termed the ongoing protests in Iran as a coup supported by America and Israel. Khamenei said that the Iranian people are not afraid of any threat. He also added that Iran will not take the initiative to attack any country, but any attack will be given a strong response.

The path of dialogue is still not clear

There are mixed signals regarding talks from both the countries. Trump said that Iran is talking seriously to America. At the same time, Iranian officials have also indicated that the possibilities of talks are being discussed. Although Iran says it is ready for “fair” talks, it will not accept any restrictions on its defense capabilities.

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