International

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 […]

International

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 […]

International

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 […]

International

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. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

International

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, […]

International

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 […]

National

Shashi Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Mediation Role

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Iran-US Mediation Role Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a swipe at Pakistan over its role in hosting and facilitating talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, saying only Pakistan could play such a role. His remark came amid growing attention on Islamabad’s emergence as a diplomatic channel in the ongoing […]

International

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 […]

International

Iran Sets Conditions For US Truce Talks

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Iran has set fresh conditions for engaging in truce talks with the United States, insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen financial assets must be completed before negotiations can begin. The move adds new complexity to an already fragile diplomatic process linked to the wider regional conflict. Iran Sets Conditions […]