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Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks on the Iran war from Sunday, as Islamabad positions itself as a possible venue for wider diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The meeting reflects Pakistan’s growing role in backchannel engagement as the conflict continues to threaten energy routes, trade flows and […]
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The White House has warned Iran of a major escalation, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran refuses to move toward a deal. The warning came as the US continued military operations and pressed Iran to respond to a ceasefire proposal, while Tehran maintained that it […]
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China has signalled cautious optimism over possible diplomatic movement in the Iran war, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying a “glimmer of hope” for peace has appeared as both Washington and Tehran show signs of openness to talks. His remarks came even as Iran continued to publicly insist it would keep fighting, highlighting the gap […]
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Iran has said Pakistan is involved only in consultations and not in any direct or indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as fresh diplomatic speculation continues around Islamabad’s possible mediation role. The clarification came from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who denied claims that talks with the United States had already taken
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Iran’s military has rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that talks are underway, with a senior spokesperson using unusually blunt language to dismiss the claim. The response, carried by Iranian state-linked media, underlines Tehran’s continued refusal to publicly acknowledge negotiations with Washington, even as diplomatic speculation has intensified
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US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will not pursue a nuclear weapon, even as Tehran continues to publicly deny that formal negotiations with Washington are underway. His remarks come amid ongoing regional conflict and growing diplomatic efforts involving possible intermediaries, including Pakistan. The comments have added fresh attention to whether a limited
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Pakistan has publicly offered to host possible US-Iran talks, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was ready to facilitate negotiations if both Washington and Tehran agree. The move drew wider attention after US President Donald Trump shared Sharif’s message, fuelling speculation that Pakistan could emerge as a venue for diplomacy as the Middle East […]
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Iran has firmly denied Donald Trump’s claims that talks are underway with Washington, saying there are no direct negotiations and accusing the United States of using such messaging to buy time and shape the narrative around the conflict. The denial has deepened uncertainty over whether the recent pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure […]