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A two-day halt in US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US bases followed active diplomacy by Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar. US officials also cited Patriot missile shortages and internal caution as factors behind the pause.
Islamabad is the frontrunner to host US-Iran technical talks on July 11, diplomatic sources told Dawn, with Switzerland's Burgenstock as the backup option. The talks aim to advance the 60-day framework set by the Islamabad MOU, covering Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and Strait of Hormuz security.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Pakistan will host the US-Iran peace agreement signing ceremony in Geneva on June 19, 2026. The deal calls for an immediate and permanent end to military action, including in Lebanon, after over three months of conflict.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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 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 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.
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
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
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A two-day halt in US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US bases followed active diplomacy by Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar. US officials also cited Patriot missile shortages and internal caution as factors behind the pause.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Islamabad is the frontrunner to host US-Iran technical talks on July 11, diplomatic sources told Dawn, with Switzerland's Burgenstock as the backup option. The talks aim to advance the 60-day framework set by the Islamabad MOU, covering Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and Strait of Hormuz security.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Pakistan will host the US-Iran peace agreement signing ceremony in Geneva on June 19, 2026. The deal calls for an immediate and permanent end to military action, including in Lebanon, after over three months of conflict.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
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.
2mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
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.
2mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
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.
2mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
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.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
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.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
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.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
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.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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
4mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs