ISTANBUL: The United States (US) has "in principle" accepted a 10-point proposal aimed at ending the war, Iran said early Wednesday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing a report by the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) network. Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that the proposal would serve as a framework for negotiations aimed at finalizing a broader agreement, but did not detail the plan. IRIB, citing statements and related reports, said the proposals included guarantees of non-aggression against Iran, Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of Tehran's right to enrich uranium, the lifting of all primary and secondary US sanctions, the termination of United Nations (UN) Security Council and International Atomic Energy Agency Board resolutions against Iran, payment of compensation, the withdrawal of US military forces from Iran and an end to hostilities in all places including Lebanon. According to the council, the talks do not mean the war is over, stressing that any final agreement depends on ensuring Iran's conditions and finalizing the details. He added that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be ensured during the negotiation period through coordination with the Iranian military. The talks are scheduled to begin on Friday in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation and will last up to two weeks, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement. US President Donald Trump said earlier that Washington would postpone strikes on Iran for two weeks, describing Tehran's proposal as a "workable basis" for negotiations. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

Malaysia Strongly Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia strongly condemns the continued military attacks by the Zionist Israel regime against Lebanon, which could risk global peace and security, according to the Foreign Ministry on Thursday.

The ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, in a statement, said these repeated acts of aggression constitute a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a direct defiance of international law and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.

“These escalations also severely jeopardise the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States of America and Iran, and threaten to bring the region into a wider, more catastrophic conflict,” the statement read.

According to Wisma Putra, such actions not only undermine current diplomatic efforts but also risk the total destabilisation of West Asia, with grave implications for global peace and security.

Malaysia has urged the international community, including the UNSC, to take immediate, decisive action to hold the Zionist Israeli regime accountable for its continued violations of international law, it said.

The Foreign Ministry said, culture of impunity must end to prevent further loss of innocent lives and to protect the sanctity of sovereign borders.

Wisma Putra also reiterated Malaysia’s steadfast support for the government and people of Lebanon.

Malaysia remains firm in its position that a sustainable peace can only be achieved through the cessation of all hostilities and a genuine commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic resolution, the statement added.

— BERNAMA

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