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No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromise

The Guardian - UK

'Iran can call us if they want': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump declared American officials won't travel for Iran truce talks, insisting discussions must be remote. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad, relaying Tehran's positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz via Pakistani intermediaries. Iran maintains it won't negotiate under coercion amid ongoing US pressure.

The Times of India

Pakistan races to save negotiations between US and Iran after Trump keeps envoys home

Pakistan's top leaders are trying to restart talks between the U.S. and Iran after President Trump canceled a meeting in Islamabad

The Independent UK

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‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif after second round of US-Iran talks not held

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Islamabad’s attempt to broker a second round of talks between the United States and Iran fell through.

The Times of India

'We Have All the Cards,' Trump Says After Pulling Witkoff and Kushner From Pakistan as Iran Walks Away

President Trump cancels a planned envoy trip to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks, citing Iran's internal confusion and lack of progress in negotiations.

International Business Times UK

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India

'Too much time wasted': Trump scraps US envoys' visit to Pakistan, says Iran can 'call' for talks

US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.

The Times of India

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Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

The president tells Axios he sees no point in sending his envoys given the current state of the talks.

Axios

Irani Won't Meet Directly With U.S. Officials In Pakistan, FM Spokesperson Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Pakistani leaders on Saturday but won't engage with U.S. negotiators, according to his spokesperson.

International Business Times

Uncertainty clouds US-Iran talks as Iran’s top diplomat arrives in Pakistan

JD Vance who led first round of talks remains absent - but on ‘stand by’

The Independent UK

Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks as Araghchi departs Islamabad

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Euronews

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister

The White House says President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to take part in a new round of talks with Iran

The Independent UK

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago

The Independent UK

Imran Khan's son alleges 'whitewashing' bid as Pakistan prepares to host fresh US-Iran truce talks

Sulaiman Khan, son of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has accused the country’s leadership of masking a deepening democratic crisis, alleging that authorities are suppressing dissent while projecting a more favourable image abroad.

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Is Iran running out of options? Secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei flags strain, cracks in 'resistance' strategy

A secret letter from senior Iranian officials warning of economic collapse and urging nuclear negotiations with the US has reportedly exposed deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. Despite public displays of unity and denials of internal strife, the leak has sparked a political firestorm, with legal threats issued against those who…

The Guardian - US

US president cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for ceasefire talks – as it happened

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The Times of India

'No meeting is planned': Iran rules out direct talks with US in Islamabad; asserts engagement through Pakistan

Iran has denied any plans for direct talks with the United States in Islamabad, even as both sides step up diplomatic activity in Pakistan. Tehran has insisted that its position will be conveyed indirectly through Pakistani interlocutors.

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Dollar Drops on Hopes for US-Iran Diplomacy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower on Friday as stocks rallied on optimism that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume. Bloomberg reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to...

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International Business Times

Witkoff And Kushner Will Travel To Pakistan For New Round Of Talks With Iran, White House Says

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran on Saturday, the White House said on Friday.

The Times of India

Peace talks back on? Trump sending envoys to Pakistan to meet Iran FM; Vance on standby

Senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions. The diplomatic initiative aims to address Tehran's nuclear program and ease global market volatility. Despite overtures, the situation remains volatile with ongoing…

The Guardian - UK

Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war

White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad

The Independent UK

Hegseth tells Europe to ‘stop talking and get in a boat’ to help open Strait of Hormuz

US secretary of defence told Europe and Asia that the time for a ‘free ride’ on American protection is over

Evening Standard

Blue chips close lower amid US-Iran stalemate

For the week, the FTSE 100 fell 2.7%, the FTSE 250 also declined 2.7% and the AIM All-Share dipped 1.7%.

International Business Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported.

Barchart

Dollar Declines on Iran Peace Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today as stocks rallied on optimism that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume. Bloomberg reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive...

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