United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause a military-backed operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran. The move came hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed the effort, which began on Monday to guide stranded tankers out of […]
US President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire at Pakistan’s Request, White House Signals Caution
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran through his social media platform Truth Social, crediting Pakistan’s leadership for playing a key role in securing the pause in hostilities as diplomatic efforts continue. In his post, Trump said the ceasefire decision was taken “at the request of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field […]
US Plans Iran Talks in Islamabad as Tehran Declines Further Negotiations
The United States has confirmed that its negotiators will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while Tehran has rejected plans for a second round of negotiations, exposing a widening gap between the two sides even as diplomatic efforts continue. US President Donald Trump said American officials would be in Pakistan on Monday to pursue […]
US President Donald Trump Says ‘Good News’ on Iran but Keeps Details Under Wraps
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was “some pretty good news” regarding Iran, but stopped short of providing details on whether a broader peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict was close, underscoring continued uncertainty in high-stakes negotiations. Speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, Trump struck an optimistic tone about developments in the […]
Islamabad Back In Focus As US, Iran Plan Next Round Of Talks
The United States and Iran are considering a second round of high-level talks aimed at ending their six-week conflict, with Pakistan once again emerging as a potential host as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of the ceasefire deadline. Officials familiar with the discussions said both sides are exploring the possibility of new in-person negotiations, with Islamabad […]
Trump Hands JD Vance High-Risk Mission to Lead Iran Talks in Pakistan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been tasked by Donald Trump to lead critical negotiations with Iran, marking one of the most significant diplomatic assignments of his political career as Washington seeks to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting agreement. According to reports, Vance is heading to Islamabad this week with a clear mandate […]
Trump Says US Will ‘Work Closely’ with Iran After Pakistan-Brokered Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will “work closely” with Iran following a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, signalling a potential shift from military confrontation to cautious diplomacy after weeks of conflict. The remarks came after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a deal facilitated through Islamabad’s backchannel efforts at […]
“A Lot of Good Things Are Coming” : Trump’s First Message After Iran Ceasefire
Donald Trump has described the latest developments in the Iran conflict as a “big day for world peace,” after Tehran signalled willingness to de-escalate and enter negotiations following weeks of intense military escalation. The statement marks a sharp shift in tone from the US president, who had earlier issued some of the strongest threats of […]
US President Donald Trump Threatens Iran’s Oil and Power Infrastructure if Talks Fail
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key energy infrastructure and desalination plants if ongoing negotiations collapse, escalating tensions in an already volatile Middle East conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump signaled both urgency and aggression, making it clear that failure to reach a deal could […]
After 5-Day Pause, US President Donald Trump Extends Iran Attack Halt by 10 More Days
US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh 10-day pause on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, just three days after initially ordering a 5-day halt. The move signals a cautious shift toward diplomacy, even as tensions between the two sides remain high. Trump said negotiations are “going very well,” but added that he is not […]