WASHINGTON, May 10 – Efforts to secure a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran suffered another major setback after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s latest response to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf. The exchange comes at a time when regional instability is intensifying, commercial shipping … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 8 – Tensions between the US and Iran surged again after fresh military confrontations erupted around the Strait of Hormuz and parts of the Gulf region, raising fears that the fragile ceasefire announced last month could collapse. Despite the renewed fighting, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in place and said … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 1 – U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he remains unconvinced by Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending months of confrontation between Washington and Tehran, signaling that major disagreements still stand in the way of a broader settlement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged that Iranian officials appear eager … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 25 – Iran’s top diplomat concluded a brief but closely watched visit to Pakistan on Saturday without holding any direct or indirect engagement with U.S. representatives, raising fresh uncertainty over already delicate diplomatic efforts tied to a temporary ceasefire in the region. The visit had been viewed as a potential step toward restarting … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 24 – As tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East, the United States is making another calculated diplomatic move. President Trump has directed senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for indirect discussions with Iran’s foreign minister, in what appears to be a renewed attempt to ease hostilities … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 20 – As the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran approaches its expiration on Wednesday, President Trump is delivering a shifting message about what comes next. His public remarks over the past 24 hours have blended cautious optimism about renewed diplomacy with stark warnings of escalating violence if negotiations fail. The mixed … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 19 – President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of U.S.-Iran negotiations is set to begin Monday in Pakistan, an effort that could determine whether a fragile ceasefire holds or collapses in the coming days. The talks come at a moment of heightened tension, with both nations locked in a standoff over … Read more
TEHRAN/BEIRUT, April 18 – The fragile calm in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways has unraveled once again. Iran announced on Saturday that it had reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision to reopen the passage, after the United States moved ahead with a sweeping blockade targeting Iranian ports. … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 16 – A renewed sense of cautious optimism is emerging around efforts to bring the ongoing Iran war to an end, as diplomatic channels show signs of movement after weeks of stalled negotiations. Behind the doors, Pakistan has stepped into a critical mediating role, helping bridge gaps between key stakeholders. While recent discussions … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 15 – A fragile sense of optimism has begun to emerge around the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, as President Trump suggested that a resolution could be closer than many expected. His remarks come at a time when military pressure has intensified, particularly through a sweeping U.S. naval blockade that … Read more