US and Iran quarrel over status of second-round talks in Pakistan
The conflicting accounts came as the economically vital Strait of Hormuz remained all but closed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks
Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the US had made progress, while President Donald Trump cited "very good conversations" with Tehran.
Iran not planning to attend talks with U.S. in Pakistan
Iran declines U.S. talks in Pakistan amid escalating tensions following a U.S. destroyer's attack on an Iranian cargo ship.
Trump confirms Vance not heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
In the wake of reports of Vice President JD Vance heading the diplomatic efforts to Pakistan for Iran talks, President Donald Trump clarified he would not be part of the delegation, citing security...
Iran rebuffs Trump's plan for new round of peace talks, state media reports
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.
Iran to skip talks 2.0 in Pak, blames excessive US demands, Hormuz blockade
Hopes of a breakthrough faded after Iran confirmed its absence from the second round of talks in Islamabad, which it said stemmed from Washington’s "excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions", and the naval blockade of its ports.
President Donald Trump gives update on new ceasefire talks in Pakistan
The President of the United States of America has announced plans to continue ceasefire talk following, what he’s dubbed a ‘violation’ of the ceasefire agreement with Iran. His...
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
The US-Iran ceasefire is scheduled to end on April 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iranian officials cast doubt on progress in further talks with U.S. in Pakistan
Iranian officials expressed doubt Sunday that participating in further peace talks with U.S. negotiators in Pakistan would yield results, even as President Trump said diplomats would travel Monday to
Islamabad ‘gears up' for likely US-Iran talks second round amid Middle East tensions
VVIP routes undergoing repairs and beautification.Red Zone offices to remain closed.Traffic plan prepared for high-level visits.ISLAMABAD: Authorities have stepped up preparations in the federal capital for a...
Waltz: Iran Claiming Ownership of Strait of Hormuz a 'Violation of International Law'
On Sunday, on NBC's "Meet the Press," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Strait of Hormuz was an international waterway, thus Iran's claim of ownership "is a violation of international law." | Clips
'Excessive demands' and 'ceasefire breach' by US: Iran rejects second round of negotiation talks in Islamabad
At a high-level meeting on Sunday, Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref criticised the US approach to negotiations, describing American positions as “childish” and inconsistent, seeking a ceasefire and talks under pressure, only to adopt a more hardline stance later.
'We're offering very fair deal'; US envoys head to Islamabad for the second round of negotiations with Iran
The development comes after Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator said, heightening concerns over a potential return to war as their ceasefire nears expiry on Wednesday.  
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