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Middle East peace push: Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan for high-level talks

An Iranian delegation is arriving in Pakistan for high-level talks based on a 10-point framework, while a US delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance is also set to engage in negotiations. These diplomatic efforts follow a US-announced ceasefire, though hostilities persist in Lebanon, with Iran alleging violations.

The Times of India

'Was to sell it to Tehran': Pakistan PM’s ceasefire statement cleared by White House before release

Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif's unusual social media post, cleared by the White House, hinted at a coordinated effort to de-escalate US-Iran tensions. The message, calling for a two-week ceasefire, preceded official confirmations of a pause in hostilities. This move, influencing a potential agreement, highlights active backchannel diplomacy amidst public…

The Times of India

Thursday briefing: What difference will the ceasefire in the Middle East make, and will it hold?

In today’s newsletter: The truce offers a reprieve after weeks of turmoil, but unresolved disputes and competing interpretations of what was agreed, threaten to pull the region back toward crisis at a moment’s notice

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US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president says he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US bases

The Guardian - UK

Vance uses bizarre skydiving wife analogy as he discusses Iranian ceasefire demands

JD Vance used an analogy about his wife wanting to skydive while discussing Iranian demands following a shaky truce between Tehran and the US.

The Independent UK

Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for long

An uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and Israel may do little to stop cyberattacks from hackers allied with Tehran

The Independent UK

Photos from Tehran, where daily life continues despite war

Daily life unfolds across Tehran's cafes, parks and stores as people continue their everyday routines despite war. Some meet friends at cafes. Others play backgammon in a park, or walk their dogs. Shoppers browse markets, and barbers stay open for business.

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Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran, Netanyahu says

In a televised speech, Netanyahu also hit back at opposition leaders who chastised him for agreeing to the truce before Israel achieved its objectives in the war.

Euronews

Vance to lead U.S. delegation at peace talks with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday

It's the highest level meeting between the U.S. and Iran since the 1979 revolution, as ceasefire talks hit a crucial tipping point.

Axios

The US stepped back from the precipice in Iran. But what happens next?

The chasm between the two sides remains vast. A mega-deal remains the only path to averting a return to full-scale war

The Guardian - US

Ceasefire brings relief to financial markets – but it is far from absolute

Situation still volatile as Tehran and Washington issue conflicting messages about opening of Hormuz channel

The Guardian - UK

'China made its own efforts': Beijing on US-Iran ceasefire after Trump credits it for talks

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan,…

The Times of India

US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable…

The Times of India

‘In no way do we trust America’: Iranians react to two-week ceasefire

Sudden pause in destructive war launched by US and Israel prompts mixed feelings in Tehran

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Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?

Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from over

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Guardian - UK

The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase

The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the region, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Independent UK

French former detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris return home after more than 3 years in Iran

French former detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have returned to France after more than three years of detention in Iran

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The Guardian - UK

In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser

As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’

The Independent UK

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Guardian - US

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war

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Iran Begged for Ceasefire’: US War Secretary Hegseth Declares ‘Overwhelming Victory

The United States has asserted a decisive military victory over Iran following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claiming that Tehran was forced to seek a ceasefire after suffering heavy losses.

Euronews

Tehran accelerates executions of political prisoners since start of Iran war

Iran executed 14 prisoners on political charges in three weeks since the war began on 28 February, including protesters and alleged opposition members amid a continued internet shutdown.

Euronews

Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.

The Times of India

'No Uranium enrichment': Trump claims 'regime change’ in Iran, ties ceasefire to nuclear curbs & tariffs

After a delicate two-week truce, President Trump announced a "strategic shift" in Tehran, highlighting enhanced US-Iran cooperation to dismantle nuclear arsenals. He revealed intentions for both sanctions relief and potential tariffs on countries that supply weaponry to Iran. This interim measure is designed to create room for expansive talks on…

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