This morning (Wednesday), the US Vice President acknowledged that talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran "have gone well in some respects," and once again repeated Washington's claims about Tehran's nuclear program, speaking of setting "red lines" and threateningly declaring that if diplomacy fails, "all options are on the table."

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's air defense systems had repelled an attack by 43 Ukrainian drones on various regions of Russia; at the same time, the peace talks between the conflicting parties are continuing, but territorial disputes are still considered the main obstacle to reaching an agreement.

In a statement at the United Nations, 80 countries called for the immediate withdrawal of the Zionist regime from the expansion of settlements in the occupied territories, calling these actions a clear violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.

A coordination meeting for the 2026 Development Framework was held in Kabul between the Ministry of Economy, UN representatives, and donor agencies, emphasizing the implementation of international programs in line with national priorities, sustainable support for development projects, and strengthening the Afghan economy.

A meeting chaired by Maulvi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, Deputy Minister of Labor Affairs of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, was held to review the draft long-term strategic plan of the ministry, a plan that focuses on promoting decent work, reducing unemployment and expanding technical and vocational training.

Omanian Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi said that the indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva ended with good progress in determining common goals and current technical issues.

Security sources in Pakistan reported that a total of 13 people, including 9 security forces and 2 civilians, were killed in a suicide car bomb attack on a border force base in the Mamond area of ​​Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Due to the failure to cede Afghanistan’s seat to the Islamic Emirate and to pay its annual membership fee, Afghanistan remained deprived of its voting rights in the UN General Assembly for the third consecutive year.

Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, the Minister of Public Health, announced the construction of hospitals at the district level of all provinces of the country and said: "More than 500 specialist doctors have graduated this year."

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Organization (UKMTO) reported moments ago that a security incident has occurred in the Red Sea, about 70 nautical miles southwest of the port of Aden (southern Yemen).

After the second round of nuclear talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said: No specific time was set and it was agreed that they would work on the texts of a possible agreement and exchange the texts and then set another date for the third round.

Hazrat Imam Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, referring to the repeated threats of the US President regarding having the strongest army in the world, emphasized: Even the strongest army in the world may sometimes be slapped so hard that it cannot get up. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also said regarding another American threat and ...

The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, began in Geneva this afternoon (Tuesday) and is continuing.

A Republican senator close to Trump announced on the eve of the second round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington that the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister are fully aligned and coordinated on the issue of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A member of the "Loyalty to the Resistance" faction in the Lebanese Parliament criticized the performance of the country's government and stated that the current approach of the government means surrendering to foreign pressures; a path that, according to him, could pave the way for more concessions.

The head of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce announced the pursuit of joint operational plans between the two countries to improve trade balance and said that the contract cultivation plan for agricultural, livestock and horticultural products in Afghanistan has been put on the agenda to meet Iran’s needs.

The American network CNN reported, citing officials from this country, that as the delivery of defense equipment to West Asia continues, the mission of a number of American soldiers who were supposed to return to the United States in the coming weeks has been extended.

The Hamas movement announced that it has not received any statement or message from the mediators regarding the deadline for disarmament of the resistance in the Gaza Strip, and called the claims made in this regard baseless.

Following Donald Trump's recent positions and accusations against Nigeria, a military official in the country announced the arrival of a number of US military forces in the West African country.

On Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump reiterated claims about the difficulty of negotiations with Iran and Tehran's willingness to make an agreement with Washington.