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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.

Axios

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.

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'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’

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.

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'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.

International Business Times 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 Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Euronews

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 Conversation

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

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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…

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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.

The Times of India

US seizes Iranian ship but both sides say Pakistan talks on

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US…

Euronews

Trump refuses to lift Hormuz blockade until Iran deal agreed

Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks

US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire looms

The Independent UK

Iran peace talks hang in the balance as Trump says ceasefire extension now highly unlikely

Uncertainty hangs over a second round of peace talks in Islamabad as both sides escalate rhetoric and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed

The Times of India

Talks on hold as Hormuz hardball threatens second round

The TOI correspondent from Washington: Prospects of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran hangs in suspense amid a fog of mistrust and misinformation after Teheran conveyed to Washington it is not ready to turn up in Islamabad in the face of what it sees as…

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace

Islamabad has seized chance to act as mediator in Iran war and hopes to reap diplomatic and economic benefits

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