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How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

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'Our bill has reached $800 million': Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran war causing major economic blow to Pakistan

Pakistan's economy has been severely impacted by the US-Iran war, with oil import bills skyrocketing and economic progress stalling. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Islamabad will continue its efforts to mediate and restore peace in West Asia, highlighting recent diplomatic breakthroughs and planned future talks.

The Times of India

The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs

Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”

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Hundreds stuck in long lines as Pakistan Super League ticket snag slows return of spectators

Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war

The Independent UK

The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal

The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Pakistan lifts central Islamabad lockdown as prospects dim for US-Iran talks

Move signals lack of immediate plan for direct talks despite Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistani capital city over weekend

The Independent UK

Big Aspirin Energy: Why Donald Trump's Heart Health is the Newest Geopolitical Variable

A fresh bruise on Donald Trump's hand has revived questions about his heart health just as he pulls back from US‑Pakistan efforts to broker talks over the Iran conflict.

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‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif after second round of US-Iran talks not held

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Islamabad’s attempt to broker a second round of talks between the United States and Iran fell through.

The Times of India

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India

UK welcomes ceasefire extension after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for a ‘full reopening’ of the key shipping passage.

Evening Standard

‘Ceasefire not open-ended’: Trump gives Iran ‘another three to five days’ to come up with unified proposal

President Trump has reportedly given Iran a narrow three-to-five-day window to present a unified negotiation proposal. This limited ceasefire extension, requested by Pakistani leaders, aims to push Tehran to consolidate its position before Washington determines its next steps. The White House also announced Vice President Vance's trip to Pakistan for…

The Times of India

Erdogan says Iran war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ – as it happened

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Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels fired on

The tanker seizures come after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was being indefinitely extended at the request of mediator Pakistan.

Euronews

‘No deal if Hormuz reopens’: Trump extends ceasefire, claims Iran losing $500 million a day

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, maintaining a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated Iran is suffering significant financial losses and must present a unified proposal for talks to advance. This decision followed a request from Pakistan's military chief and Prime Minister.

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'Trust and confidence reposed': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Donald Trump for ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump for extending the Iran conflict ceasefire, hoping for lasting peace. Sharif expressed optimism for a 'Peace Deal' in upcoming Islamabad talks, emphasizing Pakistan's continued mediation. Despite the truce extension, uncertainty lingers due to Iran's conditional engagement and the US naval blockade,…

The Times of India

'Asked to hold attack': Trump extends ceasefire, cites Pak request; Tehran says 'losing sides can't dictate terms'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire against Iran, citing a request from Pakistan. Trump's announcement of delaying a planned attack on Iran came hours before the earlier ceasefire deadline was to end.

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing "fractured" Iranian government

The ceasefire will last "until such time as their proposal is submitted," Trump said.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’

The move comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on hold

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Euronews

Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis

At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.

The Times of India

‘Betrayed diplomacy’: Iran President Pezeshkian flags US 'bullying' in call to Pak PM Sharif

Iran's President Pezeshkian rejected a second round of US peace talks, citing "bullying" and "unreasonable behaviour" during negotiations. He warned of increased suspicion and potential "betrayal of diplomacy" due to US actions and rhetoric. Tehran blamed Washington for excessive demands and "constant contradictions," highlighting ongoing naval incidents as obstacles to…

International Business Times UK

Trump Abruptly Removes JD Vance From Iran Peace Talks Over 'Security Concerns', Replacing Him With Jared Kushner

President Trump has removed VP JD Vance from Iran peace talks due to security concerns, appointing Kushner and Witkoff to lead negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

Euronews

Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks

With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Who is Asim Munir? The US-Iran mediator Trump called his ‘favourite field marshal’

Pakistan's army chief is playing a crucial role in mediating between Iran and the U.S

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations

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