Iran-US war latest: President shares ‘Strait of Trump’ image after urging Tehran to ‘get smart’ and sign deal Trump urged Tehran to ‘get smart soon’ and reach an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 28
Putin ally’s $500 million Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade: Report A Russian-linked superyacht, Nord, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway remains a flashpoint amid ongoing tensions, with maritime traffic significantly reduced. The yacht's passage highlights its defiance of sanctions and the complex geopolitical landscape. The Times of India · Apr 28
Middle East crisis: Iran’s foreign ministry condemns US seizure of Iranian-linked tankers as ‘piracy and armed robbery’ – as it happened Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says actions of the United States ‘strike at the heart of international law’ as blockade continues in strait of Hormuz The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as Trump weighs Tehran’s latest peace proposal Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday that Trump only wanted to talk because he had failed all his objectives The Independent UK · Apr 27
After having started the Iran war, and then announced a ceasefire, Trump now cancels his envoys trip because ‘we hold all the cards’ We all live by Trump’s whims. We Got This Covered · Apr 27
US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Blue chips falter as oil price moves ever higher The FTSE 100 closed down 57.99 points at 10,321.09. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Putin vows to help Iran in talks with the US ‘to ensure that peace is achieved’ Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to support Iran in peace talks with the US after meeting Tehran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in St Petersburg. The Independent UK · Apr 27
Iranian FM Says Regime Is 'Considering' Going Back To Talks With U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is "considering" going back to talks with the Trump administration, which has not "achieved a single goal." International Business Times · Apr 27
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 · Apr 27
Iran Reportedly Sends U.S. a New Proposal To End The War And Open The Strait Of Hormuz Iran has sent the U.S. a new proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the weekend failed to produce any progress in negotiations, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 27
Trump holds talks with senior security team and makes US red lines 'very, very clear' Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend. Euronews · Apr 27
The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program The Independent UK · Apr 27
Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same The Independent UK · Apr 27
The Times of India · Apr 27 'Not a suitable mediator': Iran accuses Pakistan of bias towards US, says it 'went back on its word' An Iranian MP has questioned Pakistan's impartiality as a mediator in US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's perceived alignment with American interests. This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan and Oman to advance diplomatic efforts, though US President Trump indicated Iran could initiate contact for negotiations.
The Times of India · Apr 27 Putin to host Iran’s Araghchi as US-Tehran diplomacy stalls Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Moscow for talks with President Putin amid stalled US-Iran negotiations. Despite a ceasefire, a second round of direct talks remains elusive, with President Trump suggesting Iran should initiate contact. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting global energy markets, while the US has…
Axios · Apr 27 Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks The new proposal is aimed at overcoming the current stalemate in the talks and bypass internal disagreements in Iran's leadership.
Euronews · Apr 26 Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow for meeting with Putin after second Pakistan trip Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled once to Oman and twice to Pakistan over the weekend, before heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromise
The Times of India · Apr 26 'Iran can call us if they want': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan US President Donald Trump declared American officials won't travel for Iran truce talks, insisting discussions must be remote. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad, relaying Tehran's positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz via Pakistani intermediaries. Iran maintains it won't negotiate under coercion amid ongoing US pressure.
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Pakistan races to save negotiations between US and Iran after Trump keeps envoys home Pakistan's top leaders are trying to restart talks between the U.S. and Iran after President Trump canceled a meeting in Islamabad
The Times of India · Apr 25 ‘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.
International Business Times UK · Apr 25 'We Have All the Cards,' Trump Says After Pulling Witkoff and Kushner From Pakistan as Iran Walks Away President Trump cancels a planned envoy trip to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks, citing Iran's internal confusion and lack of progress in negotiations.
The Times of India · Apr 25 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 · Apr 25 'Too much time wasted': Trump scraps US envoys' visit to Pakistan, says Iran can 'call' for talks US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.