Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed Tehran’s willingness to help restore relations between India and Pakistan following heightened tensions after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Taking a post on X, Araghchi said, “India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority.”

Araghchi stated that Tehran is prepared to use its good offices in both Islamabad and New Delhi to help foster greater understanding between India and Pakistan during this challenging time.

“Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time, in line with the spirit taught by Persian poet Saadi,” Araghchi added in the post.

India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority.

Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater… pic.twitter.com/5XsZnEPg2D
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 25, 2025

He later refers to a quote from the poet that said, “Human Beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul If one member is inflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain.”

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast alongside Sidharth Malhotra in the upcoming folk thriller VVAN: Force of the Forrest, with filming set to commence in June 2025. The announcement, reported exclusively by Pinkvilla, follows Sidharth Malhotra’s earlier reveal of the project on Chhath Pooja 2024, confirming its production by Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms.

Tamannaah Bhatia signs Sidharth Malhotra starrer VVAN, film to go on floors in June: Report  

The film, described as a folk thriller, promises a unique narrative rooted in cultural storytelling, with Sidharth Malhotra leading the cast. Tamannaah Bhatia’s addition to the project marks her involvement in another high-profile venture, following her recent roles in Odela 2 and Ayan. The report indicates that the film is targeting a theatrical release during Chhath 2025, aligning with its cultural themes. The report quoted a source saying, “Tamannaah Bhatia is on a signing spree. After Ranger, Rakesh Maria Biopic, and No Entry 2, she has signed on for director Deepak Mishra’s next, Vann. The film is scheduled to go on floors in June 2025, and will hit the big screen in 2026.”

The source further added, “Tamannaah is excited to step into the world of mythology, set in the central part of India. She will be undergoing a diction training with Sidharth Malhotra for her role in the film. Vvan will be shot in real locations, and the makers have already started the pre-production to identify the forest areas. A large chunk of this film is set in a forest.” Meanwhile, no further details about VVAN’s plot or additional cast have been disclosed.

VVAN: Force of the Forrest is one of several projects in Sidharth Malhotra’s busy lineup. The actor is also attached to Race 4 with Saif Ali Khan, a comedy directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, and in discussions for a film with Saran Sharma under Karan Johar’s production.

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Actress and Bigg Boss fame Shefali Bagga on Friday, i.e., April 25, expressed her outrage towards the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, calling for strict action against such incidents. The actress emphasised that it’s high time we react to such incidents and bring the culprits to justice. 

In a conversation with DNA, Shefali Bagga said, “It’s high time we react to it now. We, as a country, never initiate a conflict. We should take an action. The government should take a permanent action against terrorism”. 

Highlighting the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Bagga suggested Indian government react the way Israel reacted to the massacre orchestrated by Hamas. “You remember, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing innocent people, the latter gave a befitting reply. We should react the way Israel reacted to Hamas’s attack. However, I’m sure our government is taking appropriate actions such incidents. We do play matches with Pakistan, there are great artistes in the country – we have an immense repsect for them. But terrorism in any form is bad and we should take an action”, she said. 

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“I was heartbroken after seeing the picture, showing a woman sitting beside her husband’s dead body. I am sure everyone in the country right now is outraged by the incident. We want an action now”, she added. 

As many as 26 people were killed after terrorists opened fire at Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, i.e., April 22. Among the victims were tourists from across the nation as well as a local named Syyed Adil Hussain who tried snatching weapons from a terrorist and was gunned down. 

The central government swung into action after the deadly terrorist attack and took strong countermeasures to retaliate against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism. Moreover, the Indian army has been put on high alert after the massacre, launching several operations to neutralise terrorists and their hideouts in the valley.