TEHRAN, April 22 – Tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors escalated sharply on Wednesday after Iran opened fire on multiple commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and reportedly seized two of them. The latest developments come at a fragile moment, just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a … Read more
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 21 – The United States has decided to prolong its ceasefire with Iran beyond its scheduled deadline, a move announced by President Donald Trump that has temporarily reduced fears of renewed conflict in an already volatile region. The truce, which had been set to expire imminently, will now continue without a fixed end … Read more
ISLAMABAD, April 21 – Pakistan is continuing its diplomatic preparations for a possible second round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, even as uncertainty lingers over whether Iranian officials will attend. The effort comes at a delicate moment, with a temporary ceasefire nearing its deadline and tensions between Washington and Tehran … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 20 –Â 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
TEHRAN/BEIRUT, April 20 – Fresh uncertainty surrounds a planned round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to derail already fragile diplomatic efforts. Pakistan, which has been facilitating communication between the two sides, continued preparations on Monday for talks expected in Islamabad, even as military … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 19 –Â 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
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, April 17 – Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international commercial shipping, offering a temporary sense of relief to global energy markets. However, uncertainty continues to shadow the move, as Tehran warned it could shut the vital waterway again if the United States maintains its naval blockade targeting Iranian … 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