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Iran has denied reports that its negotiating team has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, casting fresh doubt over the status of the proposed diplomatic channel. The development comes after earlier claims suggested an Iranian delegation was heading to Pakistan for serious discussions linked to the fragile ceasefire. Iran Denies Islamabad Talks Report […]
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An Iranian delegation is set to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday for talks with the United States, even as skepticism remains high in Iran over the durability of the current ceasefire. The visit signals that diplomacy is still moving forward despite complaints from Tehran that repeated Israeli actions are threatening to derail the process. Iran […]
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China has emerged as a quiet but important player in the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing helped push Tehran toward negotiations. The development highlights how China, despite staying publicly cautious, may have used its economic and diplomatic links with Iran to encourage a pause in the conflict. China Linked To […]
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Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire after President Donald Trump said the United States would suspend attacks if Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz and entered negotiations. The development marks a temporary pause in a rapidly escalating crisis that had raised fears of wider regional conflict and fresh disruption to global energy flows. Iran […]
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that communication has taken place between Tehran and the United States, including direct messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, but said those contacts do not amount to formal negotiations. His remarks indicate that backchannel communication remains open even as Iran continues to reject the idea that official
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.
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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