‘At the request of CDF Munir, PM Shehbaz’, Trump announces extension in ceasefire until Iran submits proposal – World
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he was extending a ceasefire between the US and Iran until Tehran submitted a “unified proposal” and “discussions are concluded, one way or the other”. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim […]
Trump says ceasefire with Iran will extend until Tehran submits proposal – World
Hours before a ceasefire between the US and Iran was set to end, President Donald Trump announced that he would extend it until Tehran submitted its proposals. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
US imposes new curbs against suppliers of weapons to Iran
. WASHINGTON: The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli attacks, the Treasury Department said. The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited […]
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran yet to decide on participating in talks with US in Islamabad – World
Iran had not yet made a decision on whether to attend talks with the United States in Pakistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told Iranian state TV on Tuesday. He said US moves against two Iranian vessels amounted to “piracy at sea and state terrorism” and questioned Washington’s seriousness in negotiating. While he did not […]
Pakistan says formal response from Iran regarding participation in 2nd round of talks ‘still awaited’ – World
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that a formal response from the Iranian side regarding its participation in the second round of peace talks with the United States was “still awaited”. Pakistan remains in constant touch with Iranian side, but a formal response from Tehran regarding participation in the Islamabad Peace Talks had not […]
Trump says US in a ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, expects ‘great deal’ – World
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the strong negotiation position of the country in talks with Iran to end the Middle East conflict. “We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump told broadcaster CNBC. He also said that […]
Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Trump’s approval remains at 36%, with 62% disapproving; few Americans support US strikes on Iran or a NATO exit US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks after exiting Marine One on the South Lawn while returning to the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters United States President Donald Trump’s […]
‘Strangled’: Pakistan faces economic imperative in Iran war peace push – Pakistan
Sheikh Nadeem sat on a plastic chair outside his bedding store in Islamabad, scrolling through his phone as he waited for customers he knew were not coming. Between rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts due to the US-Israel war on Iran, and government restrictions on opening hours aimed at saving electricity, he said the effect […]
What are the main points of contention between US and Iran? – World
Uncertainty around a second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad has continued to prevail over the past few days as the fragile truce between the two countries nears an end. While a US delegation — headed by US Vice President JD Vance — is expected in Islamabad for negotiations, the Iranian side has not yet […]
US delegation expected in Islamabad but uncertainty prevails over talks amid mixed signals from Iran – World
Key developments Trump says JD Vance and an American delegation en route to Islamabad for talks Iran says it has yet to decide whether it will attend next round of talks with US; parliament speaker highlights lack of trust in Washington Tight security in Islamabad for arrival of foreign delegations; Red Zone sealed and public […]