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US, Iran Begin MoU Talks in Burgenstock

US Vice President JD Vance, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif have arrived at Switzerland's Burgenstock for technical talks on implementing the June 17 Islamabad MoU.

US-Iran Burgenstock Talks Open to Implement Islamabad Deal

US Vice President JD Vance, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, and Qatar's PM Al Thani opened four-way talks at Burgenstock, Switzerland, to implement the June 17 Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran.

PM Shehbaz holds meeting with Mohsin Naqvi ahead of Tehran visit

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran again, with PM Shehbaz Sharif personally briefing him ahead of the trip as Islamabad continues its shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran.

Dar Meets Rubio in Washington Amid Iran Peace Push

Pakistani Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday, with Pakistan actively pursuing a mediation role to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The outcome could shape both bilateral ties and Pakistan's broader diplomatic standing.

Trump Rejects Iran Nuclear Counter-Proposal Via Pakistan

President Trump rejected Iran's counter-proposal in nuclear talks, calling it "totally unacceptable" after it was relayed through Pakistan. Iran's demands include lifting the US blockade and releasing frozen Iranian assets, leaving the two sides far apart.

Iran Rejects US Talks; Washington Pulls Oil Waivers

Iran ruled out direct talks with US officials as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan, closing off speculation about back-channel diplomacy. Separately, the US said it will not renew oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia, tightening pressure on both countries and affecting buyers of discounted crude.

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal Relayed by Pakistan

Iran delivered a new peace proposal to the US via Pakistan, but President Trump publicly rejected it, saying he was "not satisfied" with what Tehran offered. The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan remains in place, but talks are stalled with no date set for a second round.

U.S. and Iran Delegations Head to Pakistan for Talks

U.S. and Iranian delegations are both heading to Pakistan amid ongoing efforts to end a two-month war, though Iran says no direct meeting is planned. The Strait of Hormuz, still largely closed to maritime traffic, is a central issue in any potential deal.

Trump Shifts Iran Talks to Phone as Hormuz Stays Blocked

Trump cancelled diplomatic travel to Islamabad and said Iran-US nuclear talks will shift to phone calls or Washington. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed after Iran's Revolutionary Guards ruled out lifting the blockade. The US military has now redirected 37 ships since the blockade began.

US Envoys Travel to Pakistan for Iran War Talks

US envoys are heading to Pakistan for talks aimed at finding a diplomatic exit from the conflict with Iran. Iran's defence ministry says Washington is seeking a face-saving way out of what it calls a war quagmire. The outcome could affect oil prices and regional stability.

Trump Halts Iran Peace Talks, Pulls Envoys from Pakistan

President Trump cancelled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, halting efforts to break a stalemate in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The move raises the risk of prolonged diplomatic deadlock and adds pressure on Iran. Oil markets could react if tensions escalate further.

Shehbaz Concludes Saudi, Qatar, Turkiye Diplomatic Tour

PM Shehbaz Sharif completed a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, holding bilateral meetings with top leadership and attending the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The visits focused on bilateral relations and regional peace, though no specific agreements were announced. Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Information

Pakistan Pursues Iran-US Nuclear Deal Broker Role

Pakistani civilian and military leaders are conducting shuttle diplomacy between key capitals to facilitate an Iran-US nuclear compromise. Trump has publicly stated a deal is close and suggested he may travel to Islamabad to sign it, which would significantly raise Pakistan's geopolitical profile. The outcome hinges on

Iran Vows Response to US Ship Seizure as Diplomacy Shifts

Iran denounced a US ship seizure as 'piracy' and vowed a response, hours after President Trump announced talks with Pakistan. The incident layers maritime tension with Tehran onto an already complex regional diplomatic push. Energy markets tied to Gulf shipping lanes face elevated near-term risk.

Pakistan Hosts Second Round of US-Iran Talks

Pakistan is mobilizing 10,000 police and staging the Serena Hotel for a second round of US-Iran talks, with Islamabad actively promoting itself as a neutral mediator. A durable agreement could reshape sanctions regimes and oil market dynamics with broad emerging-market consequences.

U.S. Sends Negotiators to Islamabad for Iran Ceasefire Talks

President Trump announced U.S. negotiators will travel to Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Iran while accusing Tehran of truce violations. Pakistan's role as intermediary underscores the absence of direct U.S.-Iran diplomatic channels, raising the stakes of the talks. Trump's concurrent warning of severe

Trump Eyes Islamabad Visit If Iran Deal Closes

Donald Trump said he may visit Islamabad if a US-Iran nuclear deal is finalised there, while Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir completed a Tehran visit as part of active mediation efforts. The ceasefire between the US and Iran expires April 21, and a second negotiating round in Islamabad is

Pakistan Army Chief Visits Tehran to Revive Iran-US Talks

Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir traveled to Tehran for talks aimed at restarting Iran-US negotiations. The visit positions Pakistan as a potential intermediary between two parties with no direct diplomatic ties, with consequences for sanctions, oil markets, and regional security.

Pakistan PM Shuttles Gulf States to Broker US-Iran Talks

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to rally diplomatic support for US-Iran negotiations while a ceasefire holds through next week. The push comes as the US maintains a naval blockade of Iran, tightening the timeline and stakes for any breakthrough. The ceasefire expiry date marks th

US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: US Eyes Freezing Iran's Funds; US, Iran Reportedly Mull Ceasefire Extension

Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran to facilitate diplomatic resolution of the US-Iran conflict as Washington and Tehran reportedly consider extending a ceasefire. The US is simultaneously exploring a freeze on Iranian funds, adding financial pressure to active negotiations. The outcome of the ceasefire extension t

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Iran-US talks to begin shortly as delegations arrive in Burgenstock

8d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs

'Peace requires give and take': Vance, Shehbaz & Al Thani address summit opening ceremony ahead of talks in Burgenstock

US Vice President JD Vance, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, and Qatar's PM Al Thani opened four-way talks at Burgenstock, Switzerland, to implement the June 17 Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran.

9d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs