गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Iran plans to hold Caspian Summit in August despite conflict Breaking Iran plans to hold Caspian Summit in August despite conflict KathmanduPati April 25, 2026 MOSCOW – Iran plans to hold the 7th Caspian Summit despite the ongoing war, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told RIA Novosti on Friday. “At the moment, we are planning to hold the conference,” and the event will definitely take place if conditions permit, the ambassador said. The Iranian government plans to hold the Caspian Summit on Aug. 12 this year, which could be the first potential opportunity for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The Caspian Summit is a high-level negotiation platform involving the leaders of the five littoral states, including Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, known as “the Caspian Five”. Xinhua Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepali born scientist wins prestigious 2026 R&D award Nepal and India set talks on cross-border security Nine killed in Kolkata building fire, six injured Top BJP, Congress leaders set to visit Nepal Ukraine launches nearly 800 drones at Russia Trump posts map claiming Strait of Hormuz Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns6 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society