Iran live updates: US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad have started, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Iran live updates: US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad have started, Trump says
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Islamabad on lockdown ahead of US-Iran talks
Islamabad has deployed more than 10,000 military and police personnel as US and Iranian delegations arrive.
India looks on from sidelines as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad
Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of polls. DW has more.
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US ahead of Pakistan peace talks
The centre of Islamabad has been locked down as US delegates, including JD Vance, travel to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
Revamped Iranian leadership wary ahead of US peace talks
There are reasons to believe that Iran's senior leadership want to pursue the truce and talks.
Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks as Trump issues new threats against Iran
As Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for direct peace talks with Iran, President Trump issued new threats and demands Friday as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold. Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘soon’ as US, Iran head to talks
Trump says he will not accept Iran's imposition of tolls on shipping in the vital waterway.
‘High risk’: US V-P Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks
The talks will be one of the biggest moments of his career.
US V-P Vance leaves for Islamabad, Iran demands measures as ‘make-or-break’ talks near
Mr Trump said in a social media post that the only reason the Iranians were alive was to negotiate a deal.
Vance expects ‘positive’ Iran talks as he heads to Islamabad
US VP JD Vance says Trump gave “clear guidelines” for Iran talks in Pakistan and expects “positive” negotiations.
US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?
US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.
Live: US and Iranian delegations start crucial peace talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway, after US Vice-President JD Vance touched down in Islamabad, Pakistan. Follow live.
Iran enters peace talks emboldened but wounded, and wary of Trump
Iran will enter peace talks with the United States emboldened by the regime's survival and the key leverage it still holds, experts say, even as Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to derail the process and the heavy cost of five weeks of war pile up.
A look inside the convention center where the U.S. and Iran will hold peace talks
Security is tight at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, where negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to take place. Pakistan, the host nation, will act as the mediator in the talks.
What's at stake ahead of crucial U.S.-Iran peace talks as leaders meet in Pakistan
Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened
US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikes The streets of Islamabad are on strict lockdown as Pakistan’s capital prepares to play host to historic negotiations between Iran and the US that have dangled the promise of an end to war that has devastated the Middle East. Even as the US-Iran ceasefire looked increasingly precarious , amid Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon and disputes over the terms of the talks, Pakistani officials insist that the make-or-break peace negotiations will be going ahead over the weekend as planned Continue reading...
Iran war: US to host Israel, Lebanon peace talks
Even as Israel has continued its attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah has launched rockets into Israel, the US State Department reportedly said it will hold peace talks with officials from Israel and Lebanon. DW has more.
Israel attacks Lebanon; Hormuz still shut as Vance heads to first US-Iran talks
The US and Iran each flagged violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their peace talks.
The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran negotiations as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire | First Thing
Army deployed in Pakistan’s capital as negotiations set to begin. Plus, Melania Trump issues bafflingly timed denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. As Pakistan prepared to host negotiations between Iran and the US, the already fragile ceasefire in the conflict showed further strain as Donald Trump accused Tehran of doing “a very poor job” in upholding promises on the strait of Hormuz, and Israel attacked Lebanon – which Iran claimed violated the truce. What about the strait of Hormuz? The agreement also included Iran lifting its near-total blockade of the strait, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies. Trump posted on Truth Social late Thursday that Iran was being “dishonorable” in not allowing oil to go through the strait. “That is not the agreement we have!” Trump wrote. This is a developing story. Follow our liveblog here . Why did she make this speech? The first lady’s surprise address created confusion about why she had chosen to speak out now – or whether her husband knew she was planning to draw attention to a subject he has called for the public to move on from. What did she ask for? In a final twist, Melania urged Congress to give Epstein survivors a public hearing to help uncover the truth, a call immediately endorsed by the Democrat Ro Khanna and the Republicans Majorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace. Continue reading...
Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition ahead of Trump visit
China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed at US President Trump to soften Washington's stance on the self-ruled island.
Hormuz and Lebanon strikes strain U.S.-Iran truce ahead of talks
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan.
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed
In Pakistan, authorities were preparing for the first round of US-Iran talks on April 11.
Lego-style memes troll Trump after fragile US-Iran truce
The new Lego-style video lampoons US President Donald Trump and declares that “Iran won”.
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