US President Donald Trump on Saturday labelled Tehran as the “loser of the Middle East” after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to the neighbouring countries for attacks launched during its war with Israel and the United States.

Observers say it’s high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.

Life across the Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy on Saturday as the administration lifted week-long security restrictions and communication curbs.