US Iran Rift
Hails talks in Islamabad over the weekend as a “historic moment”.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:14pm
From Tehran’s perspective, this is not a moment for generosity; this is a moment for establishing that perfidy has a price.
Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:40pm
Israel-Turkiye tensions have spiked after Erdogan warned Trump of “possible provocations and sabotage” that could jeopardise Iran ceasefire.
Published 13 Apr, 2026 03:39pm
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world’s markets, especially affecting China and India.
Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:29pm
If the world heads towards a political solution, crude oil prices will go down, but not to the levels they were at the onset of the war.
Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:11am
The US-Israel war against Iran accelerated the climate crisis in both direct and indirect ways.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 09:24am
There was no breakthrough but also no breakdown in talks which keeps diplomatic option open.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 09:15am
WHILE not a complete failure, there was no breakthrough in the US-Iran talks that began on Saturday. The two...
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:57am
‘The conflict has exposed the limits of American power more clearly than any recent war’, says analyst.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 10:36am
Experts and analysts say without a "follow-up diplomatic process, the ceasefire remains exposed".
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 03:38pm
Turkish FM extends invitation for Antalya Diplomacy Forum, scheduled to be held later this month, to Dar, says FO.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 12:48am
The strike on the Saeed family home in the village of Srifa took place on Wednesday, the first day of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire that many in Lebanon hoped would apply to their country, too.
Published 12 Apr, 2026 07:48pm
"The opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations," Ghalibaf says.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 03:10pm
Pakistan is no longer merely hosting or facilitating diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, but is actively shaping one of the most sensitive negotiation processes currently underway.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 05:01pm
“Nearly 24 hours of talks is a lot, but it’s only 24 hours […] you weren’t going to solve nuclear, sanctions, Strait of Hormuz and terms to end the war in 21 hours,” says foreign affairs columnist.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 04:25pm
Pakistan now has an opportunity to convert its diplomatic role into lasting gains.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 09:18am
While the divide is deep, it is possible that even a basic agreement can be worked on.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 09:05am
Local media appeared to be more constrained in obtaining information about the talks and relied on updates received by US and Iranian journalists.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 10:38am
Across US media, the dominant framing has been that such direct contact is exceptional by historical standards.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:56am
Development comes six weeks into war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:39am
Dialogue continues despite differences on key issues.
Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:05am
Centcom claims two destroyers creating "safe pathway" for commerce; Tehran denies reports.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:11am
“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage, and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” Centcom commander says.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 11:43pm
“We respectfully request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the authenticity of this incident," states a letter the relatives say they have sent to the FO.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 11:16pm
For journalists at the Jinnah Covention Centre, Islamabad Talks has produced press releases, a memorable food spread and impressively fast internet in a country riven with tech challenges.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 07:56am
"It’s significant that the ceasefire is in effect and the bombing has stopped in Iran and across most of the Middle East," he says.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 11:25pm
From the first day of the conflict, PM Shehbaz and FM Dar have maintained telephonic diplomacy with Gulf leaders and other regional players.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 01:09pm
Vance was greeted by DPM Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 02:12pm
Pakistan's envoy in Washington describes Islamabad talks as inherently fluid.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 09:22am
And the damage will be far more serious if the ceasefire fails and the conflict escalates, he says.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 01:44pm
