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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set off on a four-day diplomatic blitz to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey on Wednesday, his office said, in a feverish round of diplomacy before a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks. “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State…
Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 01:07 IST The strategic logic behind a 10-day window is rooted in the concept of a ‘stress test’ for diplomacy The greatest threat to the ‘Trump Truce’ is the lack of a formal buy-in from Hezbollah. File pic/Reuters The announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday has…
During a press briefing in the White House earlier this month, US President Donald Trump jokingly said that if a deal with Iran was reached, he would take full credit. If not, Trump added, “If it [the deal] doesn’t happen, I am blaming JD Vance”. Weeks later now, as JD Vance landed back home empty-handed,…
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The first phase of US-Iran talks in Islamabad has concluded with both sides now exchanging written texts to confirm agreements, even as earlier face-to-face meetings marked the start of direct negotiations. Limited progress has been reported on key issues, including possible restrictions on strikes in southern Lebanon and movement on unfreezing…
Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. This is likely to make their peace talks with the US in Islamabad…
All eyes were on Pakistan as Iranian leaders and a US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, arrived in Islamabad for make-or-break talks after both sides secured a fragile two-week ceasefire. However, what drew scrutiny beyond the optics was army chief Asim Munir – and not Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – receiving the delegations….
Vice President JD Vance has appeared as one of the most reluctant defenders when Washington started a war with Iran. Six weeks later, he finds himself in Islamabad, preparing for talks with top Iranian leaders to conclude a war that has sent shockwaves through global markets. Reports suggest Vance was handpicked to lead the talks…
Amidst the Middle-East war, the eyes of the world are on Pakistan today. Peace talks between America and Iran are starting from today in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. 6 representatives from Iran, 4 from America and 4 from Pakistan will also participate in this conversation. read more iran And America had announced ceasefire for two weeks…
The White House considered but ultimately decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday regarding his ceasefire deal with Iran, according to three US officials who spoke to Reuters. The move reflected internal concerns over the fragility of the still-developing agreement, with aides privately worried about projecting too much confidence too…
Hours before talks in Islamabad, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with weapons to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan do not produce a deal. He said that if the deal does not work out, the US will use the weapons “very effectively”. In an interview with the…