Iran Says Ceasefire Gaps Remain As Hormuz Stays Shut

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

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Iran has said there are still major gaps in its talks with the United States as the current ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict nears its end. The latest statement came as Tehran also kept the Strait of Hormuz shut, linking any easing of maritime restrictions to the removal of the US

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Iran Says No Date Fixed For Next US Talks

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

Iran has said no date has yet been fixed for the next round of negotiations with the United States, signalling that the two sides are still trying to agree on a basic framework before any fresh meeting can be scheduled. The statement comes after the highest-level direct talks between Washington and Tehran in years ended […]

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US Pushes Iran Talks Amid Hormuz Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

Diplomatic efforts around the US-Iran conflict intensified on April 16, with Washington signalling that another round of talks could be held soon even as military and economic pressure on Tehran continues. The latest developments came amid continued tension in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping disruption and sanctions enforcement have kept global markets on edge. […]

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Trump Signals New Iran Talks As War Widens

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

The war involving Iran, the United States and Israel remained volatile on April 15 as attention shifted to a possible second round of diplomatic talks and fresh military threats across the region. While US President Donald Trump signalled that another round of talks with Iran could take place soon, tensions continued to rise as Israel […]

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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire May Not Be Extended

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is not considering an extension of the current ceasefire with Iran, signalling that Washington wants a broader and more permanent deal instead of another short-term pause. His remarks come as the United States and Iran prepare for another round of talks amid continuing tensions across West Asia. Trump […]

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Xi, To Lam Hold China Vietnam Talks

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Vietnam’s top leader To Lam in Beijing on April 15 during To Lam’s state visit to China, with both sides focusing on strengthening political trust, trade links and broader strategic cooperation. The meeting comes just days after To Lam was elected Vietnam’s state president for the 2026-2031 term […]

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Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif And Asim Munir U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Islamabad hosted high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Trump described both leaders as “very extraordinary men” and credited them with providing competent leadership during the diplomatic effort, even

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US Denies Iran Assets Unfreeze Report

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

A senior U.S. official has denied reports that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, pushing back against a claim that surfaced as American and Iranian delegations gathered for talks in Pakistan. The denial comes at a sensitive moment, with diplomacy underway amid efforts to ease tensions linked to the wider West Asia conflict. US Denies […]

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Iran Says No US Talks Till Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has said it will not hold talks with the United States until a ceasefire is in place in Lebanon, linking the diplomatic track directly to Israeli military action against Hezbollah. The statement signals that Tehran is widening the scope of the current ceasefire dispute and treating developments in Lebanon as central to any future […]

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Islamabad Under Lockdown For US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Islamabad has been placed under heavy security restrictions ahead of proposed talks between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan prepares to host a high-stakes diplomatic effort amid a fragile ceasefire. Reports said the capital’s Red Zone was sealed, army checkpoints were increased, and security arrangements were significantly tightened for the expected delegations.