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Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad push for peace as Hormuz mine-clearance begins
world28 minutes ago

Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad push for peace as Hormuz mine-clearance begins

Face-to-face negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad, led by US officials including Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian delegates, aim to seal a peace deal ending weeks of fighting; amid diplomacy, Trump says a deal would make no difference to him while the US moves to establish a safe passage and begin clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran warning against military vessel transit; Israel pledges to keep pressuring Iran as a two-week ceasefire pause allows talks, underscoring a volatile regional backdrop as negotiators seek a framework to de-escalate the crisis.

via The Guardian|
#hormuz-strait#iran#islamabad
Islamabad Hosts Direct US-Iran Talks to Press for Durable Ceasefire
world1 hour ago

Islamabad Hosts Direct US-Iran Talks to Press for Durable Ceasefire

Direct, face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran began in Islamabad as part of a three-way process with Pakistan to secure a durable ceasefire, led for the U.S. by Vice President JD Vance and for Iran by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Negotiators are addressing Iran’s redlines, compensation for damage, and steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all amid broader regional tensions with Lebanon and Israel and ongoing energy-market jitters.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#iran-us-talks#islamabad
Iran in Islamabad for Ceasefire Talks as Regional Violence Intensifies
world17 hours ago

Iran in Islamabad for Ceasefire Talks as Regional Violence Intensifies

Senior Iranian officials arrived in Islamabad to hold ceasefire talks with the United States, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi, as Washington’s delegation including Vice President JD Vance signals openness to negotiations; violence continues across Lebanon, Gaza, and the wider region, and Iran's internet outage has surpassed 1,000 hours ahead of an April 21 ceasefire deadline.

via Al Jazeera|
#ceasefire-talks#gaza#iran
Islamabad Mosque Attack Deepens Pakistan’s Security Fears
world2 months ago

Islamabad Mosque Attack Deepens Pakistan’s Security Fears

A suicide bomber outside a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 and injured dozens, marking a second major attack in the capital in recent months with no immediate claim of responsibility, though ISIS-linked sectarian violence is suspected. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and ordered a full investigation as hospitals declared emergencies and called for blood donations. The incident underscores rising militant violence in Pakistan, including in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with cross-border links to Afghanistan.

via The New York Times|
#islamabad#pakistan#shiite
Deadly mosque bombing hits Islamabad on Friday prayers
world2 months ago

Deadly mosque bombing hits Islamabad on Friday prayers

A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding about 169 as Pakistan faces a surge in militant violence. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspected militants include the Pakistani Taliban and Islamic State. Authorities condemned the attack and dispatched security and medical responders amid calls for blood donations for the wounded.

via AP News|
#islamabad#militants#pakistan
Islamabad mosque blast kills 31; investigators point to Taliban-linked militants
world2 months ago

Islamabad mosque blast kills 31; investigators point to Taliban-linked militants

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad during Friday prayers left at least 31 people dead and about 169 injured. Authorities say the attack is the deadliest in Pakistan since the 2023 Peshawar bombing, and police indicate early investigations point to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with no responsibility claim yet.

via cnn.com|
#explosion#islamabad#mosque
LPG Blast at Islamabad Wedding Leaves Eight Dead, Including Couple
world2 months ago

LPG Blast at Islamabad Wedding Leaves Eight Dead, Including Couple

A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven as part of the home collapsed and nearby houses were damaged. Authorities launched an investigation, with rescue workers pulling victims from rubble; the incident prompted the prime minister to express condolences and urge safety education to prevent similar accidents.

via CBS News|
#casualties#gas-explosion#islamabad
Gas-leak blast at Islamabad wedding leaves eight dead, including bride and groom
world3 months ago

Gas-leak blast at Islamabad wedding leaves eight dead, including bride and groom

A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven as guests slept; the blast caused part of the house to collapse and authorities launched an investigation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief and ordered a full inquiry, with experts noting LPG cylinder hazards in Pakistan amid energy shortages.

via AP News|
#casualties#gas-cylinder-explosion#islamabad