US President Donald Trump on Friday said he agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a “favour” to Pakistan and ruled out any further bombing of the Persian Gulf nation, with which it has been at odds for several decades. The US and Israel’s war on Iran started on February 28, and attacks have been … Read more
An Iranian lawmaker has cast serious doubts on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in ongoing regional negotiations, raising concerns over neutrality at a critical diplomatic juncture. Ebrahim Rezaei, representing Dashtestan and serving as spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Pakistan lacks the credibility required for mediation. In a statement on X, … Read more
US-Iran War Live Updates: The situation in the Middle East remains tense as military activity and diplomatic efforts continue at the same time. The USS George HW Bush has arrived in the region, increasing the number of US aircraft carriers in operation there to three. Donald Trump has stated that any deal with Iran will … Read more
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict, expressing hope that the move would create space for a lasting peace agreement.In a post on X, Sharif said, “On my personal behalf … Read more
File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad by Tuesday morning for high-stakes talks with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as a fragile ceasefire approaches its expiry, according to an Axios report.The visit comes at a critical juncture, with US … Read more
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that the United States is decisively ahead in its conflict with Iran, even as diplomatic efforts hang in the balance and messaging from Washington appears increasingly inconsistent. His series of posts on Truth Social project confidence, but developments on the ground and in diplomacy tell … Read more
<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> Women hold Iranian flags and a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a state-organized rally. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran has yet to decide whether it will take part in a new round of talks with the United States, local media reported Sunday (April 19, 2026), with … Read more
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could strike Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran rejects a proposed deal, even as Washington prepares to send officials to Islamabad for negotiations. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of breaching a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and warned … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he may consider visiting Pakistan if a peace deal between the United States and Iran is finalised in Islamabad, signalling cautious optimism over ongoing negotiations with Tehran. Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn before departing for Nevada, Trump said the situation with Iran was showing positive … Read more
