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IRGC commander Ahmed Vahidi emerges as central decision maker in US-Iran negotiations: WSJ report

Tehran, Jun 14 (UNI) Ahmad Vahidi, commander-in-chief of Iran's powerful theocratic paramilitary unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has emerged as central figure in the US-Iran negotiations, reportedly playing a major role in shaping Tehran's position in its talks with Washington, a news report said.
Citing Iranian and Arab officials, the news report published in Wall Street Journal on Saturday said that Vahidi consistently opposed concessions to Washington and pushed for a tougher approach throughout the talks.
As per the report, Vahidi has been among the strongest advocates for Iran's missile strikes on Israel last week, launched after an Israeli attack on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut.
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Bangladesh's Bandarban district cut off by floods and landslides adversely affecting over 100,000

11 Jul 2026 | 9:33 PM

Bandarban, Jul 11 (UNI) Severe flooding and landslides triggered by days of relentless monsoon rain have left large parts of Bangladesh's hill district of Bandarban submerged, cutting off road links with the rest of the country and affecting more than 100,000 people.

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US passes landmark bipartisan housing package as law after Trump refuses to sign it

11 Jul 2026 | 9:24 PM

Washington, Jul 11 (UNI) A sweeping bipartisan housing package was turned into law in the US after President Donald Trump declined to sign the legislation, citing frustration over the Senate's failure to advance another GOP backed bill known as the SAVE America Act.

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China issues Red alert for rainstorm as Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern coast

11 Jul 2026 | 7:40 PM

Beijing, July 11 (UNI) China on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorms, the highest level in its four-tier warning system, as Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall along the eastern coast in the early hours of Sunday.

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US demanding that Iran acknowledge Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels

11 Jul 2026 | 5:19 PM

Washington, July 11 (UNI) The United States has asked Iran to publicly declare that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping and pledge to halt attacks on merchant vessels as negotiations are set to take place in Oman on Saturday, US media quoted US officials as saying.

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Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing, says retaliation will continue

11 Jul 2026 | 5:01 PM

Tehran, July 11 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others killed in the two recent wars, saying retaliation would be carried out regardless of whether he or other officials remained in office.

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