International

Iran-Pakistan Row Grows Over US Talks Role

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Iran has publicly raised questions over Pakistan’s role in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, fuelling a fresh row over whether Islamabad is acting as a neutral mediator or playing both sides in a high-stakes regional crisis. The controversy centres on Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Islamabad’s growing role in backchannel efforts linked […]

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Iran Signals Fresh US Talks In Islamabad

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

Iran has reportedly signalled readiness for a fresh round of talks with the United States in Islamabad, with reports saying Vice President JD Vance may travel to Pakistan by Tuesday if the diplomatic window holds. The development comes as uncertainty continues over whether both sides will actually sit across the table before the ceasefire pressure […]

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Iran Warns US Before Ceasefire Deadline

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as the deadline for the current ceasefire approaches, saying it is prepared to unveil “new cards on the battlefield” if fighting resumes. The statement comes amid uncertainty over whether another round of talks between Tehran and Washington will take place, with tensions remaining high over […]

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Iran Says Ceasefire Gaps Remain As Hormuz Stays Shut

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

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 naval blockade […]

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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, Iran Weigh Truce Extension on Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

The United States and Iran are considering extending their current ceasefire by another two weeks as mediators try to keep negotiations alive and avoid a fresh round of fighting. The effort comes as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping restrictions continue to disrupt global energy supplies and keep markets nervous. US-Iran […]

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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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Why Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh’s Old Warning on Ending Wars Is Going Viral After Failed US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

A months-old remark by Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh has suddenly taken over timelines, debates, and geopolitical discussions. The clip itself is not new. What is new is the context in which it is being consumed. After yet another round of failed US–Iran talks that stretched on for hours without a concrete outcome, the […]

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China Warns US Over Hormuz Interference

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

China Warns US Against Hormuz Interference China has sharply criticised the U.S. move on the Strait of Hormuz, warning Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s relations with Iran and opposing any action that could deepen instability in the region. The warning came as the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian port traffic moved from threat to enforcement, […]

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Iran Says US Deal Was Near Before Hormuz Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran has said it was close to reaching an agreement with the United States during weekend talks in Islamabad before negotiations collapsed and Washington moved to announce a blockade targeting Iranian ports. The latest claim from Tehran adds a fresh diplomatic dimension to the crisis, suggesting the talks may have broken down only at the […]