Iran warned on Tuesday that it would “open new fronts” against the United States if Washington resumes military attacks, escalating tensions despite renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending weeks of conflict. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned assault on Iran to allow negotiations another chance. “If the […]
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 […]
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open For Commercial Ships During Ceasefire Period
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial shipping, in a development that signals easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. In a statement on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that, in line with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial shipping through the Strait […]
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 […]
No Breakthrough in US-Iran Talks: Here’s What Both Sides Said After Islamabad Meeting
The United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements after high-stakes talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with both sides blaming each other for the failure to reach an agreement and casting uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire. The negotiations, held in Pakistan’s capital and lasting several hours, were aimed at extending a two-week halt in […]
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 […]