SHOCKING: 10 - What They Never Told You

Vance trip to Pak put on hold after Tehran snubs US terms

With the two-week ceasefire coming to an end Wednesday, hopes of an end to the US-Iran war seemed elusive amid reports citing an American official saying that vice-president JD Vance’s trip to Islamabad for a second round of talks had been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to…

The Times of India · Apr 22

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

Evening Standard · Apr 21

No Islamabad Talks Delegation? Iran Denies Sending Team to Pakistan, Posted Mr Bean Meme of JD Vance on State TV

Iran denies sending negotiators to Islamabad, contradicting US expectations. Iranian media mocks US VP JD Vance with a viral meme, highlighting tensions in US-Iran relations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

Euronews · Apr 21

Who is calling the shots in Iran?

Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”. This came after he also signalled that his government could be flexible…

The Conversation · Apr 21

Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise

The US has failed to bomb Iran into submission. Now, from the strait of Hormuz to nuclear concessions, Tehran senses its position strengthening, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows

Iranian state television has issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad

The Independent UK · Apr 21

JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan peace talks – but will Iran show up?

Talks likely to take place Wednesday as Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran would not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 21

JD Vance to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report

US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for crucial talks with Iran, aiming to avert a looming conflict as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Washington has warned of renewed bombing if no agreement is reached, though a deadline extension is possible if progress is seen. Iran's participation…

The Times of India · Apr 21