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US Vice President JD Vance leads the US delegation in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, as CNN reports US intelligence says China plans to ship MANPADs to Iran in the coming weeks, possibly via third countries, with Pakistan mediating and regional tensions mounting.
Pakistan is set to host high-stakes talks between Iran and the United States as a two-week ceasefire with Lebanon and Israel remains fragile, with Tehran signaling attendance may depend on an end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon; the United States plans parallel discussions with Israel and Lebanon, and the talks are expected to cover Iran's nuclear enrichment and the free flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz, all amid escalating regional violence.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will resume strikes on Iran at a higher level if peace talks in Pakistan collapse, claiming ships are being loaded with the best weapons yet. The White House has not immediately responded, while Vice President JD Vance leads talks with Iran’s side to try to seal a ceasefire before the deadline. The rhetoric comes alongside concerns about potential military action and related effects on energy markets.
Iran denied media reports that it sent a delegation to Islamabad for talks with the United States, saying negotiations remain suspended until Washington meets ceasefire commitments in Lebanon and amid ongoing Israeli strikes; amid Pakistan's mediation, a post by Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan suggesting a delegation arrived was deleted, signaling continued ambiguity.
An Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for Washington-brokered talks with the US as Israel and Lebanon prepare to discuss a ceasefire in Washington next week. Pakistan is mediating between Tehran and Washington, with US Vice-President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner heading to participate. Iran’s preconditions—an immediate Lebanon ceasefire and the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets—highlight the core sticking points, including Iran’s nuclear program and its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, making a breakthrough in Islamabad unlikely and signaling more rounds of negotiations to come.
Vice President Vance travels to Islamabad to lead direct U.S.–Iran talks aimed at resolving the nuclear dispute and ending the war; the talks would be the highest-level engagement since 1979, but prospects for a breakthrough look uncertain as both sides trade ceasefire violations and Pakistani mediators oversee the discussions with Trump allies in tow.
Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif wrote on X that Israel is “evil and a curse for humanity,” a post since deleted, as Islamabad seeks a bigger diplomatic role in ceasefire talks involving the US, Israel and Iran. His remarks, which also described the Israeli founders as deserving to “burn in hell,” drew condemnation from Israel’s U.S. ambassador and a U.S. envoy and add to a pattern of harsh anti-Israel language from Asif. The episode unfolds as Pakistan hosts and aids talks on the Iran crisis and Lebanon violence, highlighting the challenge of Islamabad’s bid to position itself as a regional mediator amid a widening conflict.
Live updates track escalating U.S.–Iran tensions ahead of weekend talks in Pakistan, with Trump warning of force and accusing Iran of short-term extortion, while Iran seeks conditions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; regional leaders emphasize the importance of open navigation and describe the ceasefire as fragile amid related regional conflicts and cyber activity.
Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif deleted a post describing Israel as 'evil' and a 'curse for humanity' as US and Iranian delegations arrived in Islamabad for peace talks mediated by Pakistan, prompting condemnation from Israel and drawing attention to the regional tensions amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Pakistan helped broker a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and is poised to host peace talks in Islamabad, deploying thousands of security personnel as the city braces for negotiations. The diplomacy, led by military chief Asim Munir and backed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, underscores Pakistan’s role as a trusted intermediary among Washington, Tehran and Gulf states. Yet the outcome remains uncertain: if talks fail, Pakistan could face spillover risks across its borders and domestic economic and political strain as regional tensions intensify.
Kuwait publicly blames Iran for drone strikes as the war’s ceasefire strategy grows shakier, with deadly Israeli attacks on Beirut inflaming civilian casualties; Pakistan hosts talks in Islamabad as Tehran and Washington push for a durable truce, while Iran reports large fatalities and markets react to renewed diplomacy and oil‑price volatility.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key mediator in efforts to broker a ceasefire between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, earning praise from Iran’s foreign minister for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Munir; after weeks of conflict that jolted the global economy, both sides planned face-to-face talks in Islamabad on April 11, signaling Islamabad’s growing role as a regional peace broker.
As the 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz nears, U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials give mixed readings of negotiations: Iran reportedly paused indirect talks via mediators, Pakistan urged an extension, and some signs of progress were reported by Israeli officials, while Tehran demanded guarantees the U.S. would not resume attacks and rejected a 45-day cease-fire plan, all amid a disorganized process and Iran’s fractured leadership.
President Donald Trump is sending Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner to Islamabad for weekend talks with Iran aimed at cementing a permanent ceasefire amid a fragile two-week truce. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the mission, said talks start Saturday in Pakistan's capital, and pressed Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately after dismissing reports it had closed it. Officials also noted Lebanon is not part of the temporary ceasefire as the U.S. seeks a long-term peace agreement.
Pakistan’s army-linked diplomacy helped broker a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran after talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, with Iran’s foreign minister confirming the pause. The deal pauses fighting across the region, including terms around the Strait of Hormuz, and is framed as a temporary halt rather than a lasting peace, with unresolved questions on Lebanon, sanctions relief, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Islamabad has emerged as the central mediator, coordinating with Gulf states, Turkey, Egypt and China, with a U.S. delegation expected to visit for further talks.