US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker The Guardian - US · Apr 11
Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Recovering From Severe Face And Leg Wounds From U.S.-Israeli Attacks Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from severe facial and leg injuries sustained during that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that began de war on February 28, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 11
U.S.-Iran Discussions Begin In Pakistan As Official Says Washington Has Not Agreed To Tehran's 'Red Lines' Discussions between the U.S. and Iran have begun in Pakistan on Saturday, officials told press in Islamabad. International Business Times · Apr 11
US and Iran officials meet Pakistan leader as fighting in Lebanon threatens fragile ceasefire US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday The Independent UK · Apr 11
Vance Meets Pakistani PM As U.S.-Iran Talks Begin In Islamabad The talks aim to stabilize a shaky ceasefire after weeks of conflict, but major sticking points, including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and regional tensions, remain unresolved. International Business Times · Apr 11
US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. Euronews · Apr 11
'No deal’ if ‘Israel first’: Iran draws red line before US talks, says outcome hinges on ‘America First’ approach High-level Iranian and US delegations are in Islamabad for critical talks aimed at stabilizing a fragile ceasefire. Iran's Vice President stated a deal hinges on meeting 'America First' representatives, warning against 'Israel First' engagement. Prime Minister Sharif called the negotiations 'make or break,' with a 15-day window for a diplomatic… The Times of India · Apr 11
The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting The Independent UK · Apr 11
TV Newsance 339 | US-Iran ceasefire, Pakistan’s ‘draft tweet’, and the real story TV missed This week, Indian TV news found its favourite new insult for Pakistan: postman, courier boy, copy-paste diplomat. Anchors spent hours mocking Shehbaz Sharif over a ‘draft’ tweet as if they had uncovered the scandal of the century! Newslaundry · Apr 11
Why peace talks between the US and Iran are happening in Islamabad Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan have improved since last year, with increased diplomatic engagement The Independent UK · Apr 10
Barbra Streisand has a message for anyone still buying Donald Trump’s propaganda What was the point of this war? We Got This Covered · Apr 10
No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more. Newslaundry · Apr 9
Lebanon Declares National Mourning Day as Death Toll From Israeli Attacks Reaches 254 on Deadliest Day of 2026 Conflict Explore the 2026 Lebanon conflict as Israeli airstrikes result in 254 deaths, escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian crisis. Learn about the ceasefire exclusions and stay updated on the latest news. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation… The Times of India · Apr 9
The Times of India · Apr 9 'Was to sell it to Tehran': Pakistan PM’s ceasefire statement cleared by White House before release Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif's unusual social media post, cleared by the White House, hinted at a coordinated effort to de-escalate US-Iran tensions. The message, calling for a two-week ceasefire, preceded official confirmations of a pause in hostilities. This move, influencing a potential agreement, highlights active backchannel diplomacy amidst public…
The Conversation · Apr 9 In mediating the US-Iran peace talks, Pakistan is flexing its geopolitical muscles When news of the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran first broke, it came via a post on X by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif.
Reason · Apr 8 Has the Iran War Ceasefire Already Ceased? Both sides claim that they’ve agreed to stop fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, but the fighting is still happening and Hormuz is still closed.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for now
The Times of India · Apr 8 US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable…
We Got This Covered · Apr 8 ‘Big money will be made’: Trump declares a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ after cutting a last-minute deal with Iran From the brink of apocalypse to “Golden Age.”
The Conversation · Apr 8 Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerge as a new regional power bloc amid Iran war Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that a two-week ceasefire had been agreed between the US and Iran in the early hours of April 8. Delegates from both sides are expected to attend further talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Friday.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Iran Ceasefire Won't Save Israel from Hezbollah as Netanyahu Clarifies Lebanon Is Not Included in Deal Netanyahu backs Trump's Iran ceasefire, excluding Lebanon, impacting Hezbollah and oil markets. Israel demands Iran open the straits and halt attacks, as conflict death toll exceeds 3,600.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Iran Ceasefire: Why and How Pakistan Emerged as a Crucial Mediator in Trump's Deal Explore how Pakistan emerged as a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire talks, highlighting its strategic diplomacy and historical ties with Iran.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire ANALYSIS: A hastily brokered truce allows both Washington and Tehran to claim victory and enables Donald Trump to climb down the escalatory ladder. But can Islamabad deliver lasting peace? Shweta Sharma reports
Evening Standard · Apr 8 What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran? Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire, with negotiations on key points of difference set to take place