Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks The president tells Axios he sees no point in sending his envoys given the current state of the talks. Axios · Apr 25
Irani Won't Meet Directly With U.S. Officials In Pakistan, FM Spokesperson Says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Pakistani leaders on Saturday but won't engage with U.S. negotiators, according to his spokesperson. International Business Times · Apr 25
Uncertainty clouds US-Iran talks as Iran’s top diplomat arrives in Pakistan JD Vance who led first round of talks remains absent - but on ‘stand by’ The Independent UK · Apr 25
Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks as Araghchi departs Islamabad US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran. Euronews · Apr 25
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister The White House says President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to take part in a new round of talks with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 25
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago The Independent UK · Apr 25
Imran Khan's son alleges 'whitewashing' bid as Pakistan prepares to host fresh US-Iran truce talks Sulaiman Khan, son of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has accused the country’s leadership of masking a deepening democratic crisis, alleging that authorities are suppressing dissent while projecting a more favourable image abroad. The Times of India · Apr 25
Is Iran running out of options? Secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei flags strain, cracks in 'resistance' strategy A secret letter from senior Iranian officials warning of economic collapse and urging nuclear negotiations with the US has reportedly exposed deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. Despite public displays of unity and denials of internal strife, the leak has sparked a political firestorm, with legal threats issued against those who… The Times of India · Apr 25
US president cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for ceasefire talks – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Apr 25
'No meeting is planned': Iran rules out direct talks with US in Islamabad; asserts engagement through Pakistan Iran has denied any plans for direct talks with the United States in Islamabad, even as both sides step up diplomatic activity in Pakistan. Tehran has insisted that its position will be conveyed indirectly through Pakistani interlocutors. The Times of India · Apr 24
Dollar Drops on Hopes for US-Iran Diplomacy The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower on Friday as stocks rallied on optimism that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume. Bloomberg reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to... Barchart · Apr 24
Witkoff And Kushner Will Travel To Pakistan For New Round Of Talks With Iran, White House Says Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran on Saturday, the White House said on Friday. International Business Times · Apr 24
Peace talks back on? Trump sending envoys to Pakistan to meet Iran FM; Vance on standby Senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions. The diplomatic initiative aims to address Tehran's nuclear program and ease global market volatility. Despite overtures, the situation remains volatile with ongoing… The Times of India · Apr 24
Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Hegseth tells Europe to ‘stop talking and get in a boat’ to help open Strait of Hormuz US secretary of defence told Europe and Asia that the time for a ‘free ride’ on American protection is over
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Blue chips close lower amid US-Iran stalemate For the week, the FTSE 100 fell 2.7%, the FTSE 250 also declined 2.7% and the AIM All-Share dipped 1.7%.
International Business Times · Apr 24 Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported.
Barchart · Apr 24 Dollar Declines on Iran Peace Optimism The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today as stocks rallied on optimism that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume. Bloomberg reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive...
Euronews · Apr 24 US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday, White House says Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 The Latest: Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order Tensions have intensified in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Pakistan forges ahead with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and US together for talks Iran’s top diplomat and Pakistani officials have discussed the ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel
Euronews · Apr 24 Iran 'trapped in slogans' as nuclear talks with US stall after naval standoff, former diplomat says Former Iranian diplomat Kourosh Ahmadi has warned that Tehran and Washington have found themselves stuck in their individual and contrasting narratives, risking nuclear talks as tensions over blockades and enrichment grow.
Euronews · Apr 22 Iran's Revolutionary Guards tighten grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.
Axios · Apr 22 Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks The supreme leader is silent. IRGC generals and Iran's civilian negotiators are openly at odds.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground? The US has deployed more forces since the truce and senior Iranians seem to be relishing the prospect of the fight