Vance unveils plan for Iran funds, US farm exports

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:22 PM

Burgenstock (Switzerland), June 22 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance on Monday outlined a proposal that could see any future release of frozen Iranian assets used to purchase American agricultural products, presenting the idea as a potential component of a broader agreement emerging from ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

India, Iran discuss West Asia situation and cooperation under BRICS

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezamipour on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar and Mongolian counterpart discuss development cooperation, security

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:44 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar on Monday with both ministers reviewing the progress in India-Mongolia cooperation in several key sectors. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed India's readiness to advance ties with Mongolia.