World News Today highlights on June 30, 2026 : PM Modi talks to Iran's President Pezeshkian, stresses on long-lasting peace in West Asia

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Published30 Jun 2026, 12:17:07 AM IST

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30 Jun 2026, 09:50:53 PM IST

World News Live Updates: PM Modi talks to Iran's President Pezeshkian, stresses on long-lasting peace in West Asia

Iranian President had earlier sent a formal invitation to PM Modi to attend the funeral ceremonies for Khamenei. Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the funeral ceremony.

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30 Jun 2026, 07:01:01 PM IST

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Iran's foreign ministry stated there are no meetings with the US scheduled for this week. The comments follow reports of a halt in counter-strikes and planned talks in Doha, although negotiations for a final agreement have not yet begun, according to spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

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