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The Latest: Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order

Tensions have intensified in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Frustration grows among Pakistanis with capital under lockdown for stalled US-Iran talks: ‘Living in a cage’

No date has been set for the second round of US-Iran peace talks, but Islamabad has been turned into a fortress with sweeping security restrictions, forcing locals to grapple with frustration and uncertainty, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

‘Like living in a cage’: Islamabad stuck in lockdown as city waits on US-Iran talks

Pakistani capital in pandemic-style limbo as people work from home, public transport is closed and businesses shut

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US-Iran failed first round of talks in Pakistan: where did it all go wrong?

Empirical research in the behavioural sciences shows that the Trump administration has not, to date, adopted an efficient strategy to negotiate with Iran. Negotiations between the US and Iran on April 11-12 in Islamabad, Pakistan were deemed the last attempt at ending a war that’s on the verge of causing…

The Conversation

Iran shows off what appears to be a ballistic missile at Tehran rally

Iranian state television has aired footage showing what appears to be a Qadr ballistic missile in Tehran, on a mobile launcher, during a late-night rally on Tuesday (21 April) as possible talks in Islamabad with the United States broke down.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire at the last second, hours after boasting the U.S. military was ‘raring to go’

The blockade stays in place.

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Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

The supreme leader is silent. IRGC generals and Iran's civilian negotiators are openly at odds.

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Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels fired on

The tanker seizures come after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was being indefinitely extended at the request of mediator Pakistan.

Euronews

‘No deal if Hormuz reopens’: Trump extends ceasefire, claims Iran losing $500 million a day

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, maintaining a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated Iran is suffering significant financial losses and must present a unified proposal for talks to advance. This decision followed a request from Pakistan's military chief and Prime Minister.

The Times of India

'Trust and confidence reposed': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Donald Trump for ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump for extending the Iran conflict ceasefire, hoping for lasting peace. Sharif expressed optimism for a 'Peace Deal' in upcoming Islamabad talks, emphasizing Pakistan's continued mediation. Despite the truce extension, uncertainty lingers due to Iran's conditional engagement and the US naval blockade,…

The Times of India

Vance trip to Pak put on hold after Tehran snubs US terms

With the two-week ceasefire coming to an end Wednesday, hopes of an end to the US-Iran war seemed elusive amid reports citing an American official saying that vice-president JD Vance’s trip to Islamabad for a second round of talks had been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to…

The Times of India

$Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’$

Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’

The move comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on hold

Evening Standard

No Islamabad Talks Delegation? Iran Denies Sending Team to Pakistan, Posted Mr Bean Meme of JD Vance on State TV

Iran denies sending negotiators to Islamabad, contradicting US expectations. Iranian media mocks US VP JD Vance with a viral meme, highlighting tensions in US-Iran relations.

International Business Times UK

'Something Fell Apart': Vance Joins Trump's Emergency White House Meeting as Witkoff and Kushner Plane Turns Back Mid-Air

US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad stalled as diplomatic tensions rise. The ceasefire deadline looms, with economic stakes high and internal divisions in Iran complicating negotiations.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Declaration comes amid intense efforts to bring two sides together in Pakistan for new round of talks

The Times of India

Trump walks deal, talks bombs as Islamabad meet hangs in air; US and Iran play travel chicken

TOI correspondent from Washington: Increasingly seen as an agent of chaos even by his own base, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he expects to achieve “a great deal” with Iran after a second round of talks in Pakistan on Wednesday while at the same time saying he also…

The Guardian - US

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely at request of Pakistan

US president says on Truth Social attacks are on hold until Iran submits proposal and talks reach end

Euronews

Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

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The Conversation

Who is calling the shots in Iran?

Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”. This came after he also signalled that his government could be flexible…

The Guardian - UK

Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise

The US has failed to bomb Iran into submission. Now, from the strait of Hormuz to nuclear concessions, Tehran senses its position strengthening, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Independent UK

No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows

Iranian state television has issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad

The Independent UK

JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan peace talks – but will Iran show up?

Talks likely to take place Wednesday as Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran would not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats

The Guardian - AU

Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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The Times of India

JD Vance to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report

US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for crucial talks with Iran, aiming to avert a looming conflict as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Washington has warned of renewed bombing if no agreement is reached, though a deadline extension is possible if progress is seen. Iran's participation…

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Advised to 'Unpack Your Suitcase, No One in Tehran Will Negotiate With You'

An Iranian commentator's warning to US VP JD Vance highlights deep mistrust in US-Iran relations, complicating diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire.

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