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Trump Says Negotiations With Iran Going ‘Very Well’

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- US President Donald Trump said Wednesday negotiations with Iran are proceeding "very well", Anadolu Ajansi reported. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether a ceasefire involving Iran remains in effect following recent developments. "They did something, not a big deal. We got it. We nipped it in the bud very quickly, as we do with the greatest military in the world," Trump said. Earlier in the day, Kuwait said that Iranian strikes killed one person, injured 63 others, and damaged key facilities, including diplomatic missions, stressing that it “reserves the full right” to respond to the attacks. Despite the tensions, Trump expressed optimism over ongoing diplomatic efforts. "I hear the negotiation itself has gone very well, actually very well," he told reporters. The president said there could be progress in negotiations with Iran "over the weekend". Iran is "pretty close to signing a paper," he said. Meanwhile, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will open "immediately" upon the signing of a possible deal with Iran. When asked if it is possible to get a deal with Iran or to open up the Strait of Hormuz without Israel stopping its attacks in Lebanon, Trump said the US is "trying" to separate the issue of opening the waterway and hostilities in Lebanon. "We actually spoke with (Lebanese group) Hezbollah for the first time ever. We didn't know they spoke, and they agreed yesterday that they're not going to shoot. Israel's not going to shoot ... but I'd like to separate it. I'd like to have a separate thing, because it is separate." On Iran's enriched uranium, Trump said he wants to "get it". "I want to get it ... We will go in at some time in the not-too-distant future," he added. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

WASHINGTON, June 4 — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday negotiations with Iran are proceeding “very well”, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether a ceasefire involving Iran remains in effect following recent developments. “They did something, not a big deal. We got it. We nipped it in […]

Malaysia Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 -- Malaysia welcomes the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States (US) and Iran, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Wednesday.  It said the significant development serves as a crucial step towards de-escalating tensions and restoring much-needed peace and stability to the West Asia region. Malaysia has urged all parties to fully respect and implement all terms of the ceasefire in good faith to prevent any return to hostilities.  It also urged all parties to avoid any provocative actions or unilateral measures that could negatively impact the fragile stability of the region or jeopardise global economic and energy security. “Malaysia expresses its appreciation to all parties involved in the diplomatic efforts and mediations that led to this agreement.  “This breakthrough demonstrates that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving long-standing conflicts and ensuring long-term regional security,” the ministry said. All the respective parties should use this window of opportunity to continue their dialogue toward a durable, comprehensive, and peaceful settlement to their differences, it added.  “Malaysia calls upon the international community to support these peace efforts and contribute toward a just and lasting resolution that ensures the safety and well-being of all peoples in the region,” the statement read.  US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week suspension of military operations against Iran following a mediation brokered by Pakistan. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Supreme National Security Council declared that Tehran would cease defensive operations if attacks on the country is halted. According to reports, negotiation between the parties involved is expected to take place in Islamabad on Friday. -- BERNAMA 

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Malaysia welcomes the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States (US) and Iran, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. It said the significant development serves as a crucial step towards de-escalating tensions and restoring much-needed peace and stability to the West Asia region. Malaysia has urged all parties […]