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Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks

Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets. Grouped from 25 articles across 11 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 21, 2026, 12:20 AM

Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks

Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.

DWApr 20, 2026, 8:41 AM

Iran war: 'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says

Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of negotiations, but doubts remain as to whether they will take place, after the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. DW has the latest.

CNBCApr 20, 2026, 6:55 PM

Trump threatens Iran again as ceasefire deadline looms, U.S. gears up for peace talks

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under threat; Trump says blockade stays

Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 3:23 PM

‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran,’ Trump says

US president suggests attacking Iran was his own decision as war struggles to garner public support amid energy crisis.

CNBCApr 21, 2026, 12:11 AM

Asia markets open higher as hopes for Iran peace talks offset Trump threat of escalation

Asia markets opened higher Tuesday as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

ABC AustraliaApr 20, 2026, 6:13 PM

Live: Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches

Iran is yet to formally outline whether it has decided to send a negotiating team, with Tehran stating many of the US's positions are "unrealistic". Follow live.

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:15 PM

Iran war risks escalating again as Tehran says it hasn't agreed to new round of peace talks

The Iranian regime says it never agreed to a new round of peace talks announced by President Trump, which he said could begin as soon as Monday in Pakistan. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the rising tensions.

The Globe and MailApr 20, 2026, 10:19 AM

Pakistan prepares for new round of U.S.-Iran peace talks as Trump offers mixed messages

Washington attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that it said had tried to evade its blockade

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 12:18 PM

Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks as fragile ceasefire set to expire this week

The Trump administration announced a new round of peace talks would take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the U.S. delegation. But Iran says it isn't ready to commit to new talks, citing "Washington's excessive demands." Nikole Killion reports.

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Hormuz Strait ‘closed’ as Tehran says no date for US talks

IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Tehran will skip talks as tensions rise over US ship seizure

Attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks.

DWApr 19, 2026, 3:03 AM

Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said there was still "a big distance" between the two sides. Iran on Saturday again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Follow DW for more.

Sky NewsApr 19, 2026, 7:44 AM

Iran war: Everything you need to know about peace talks

Donald Trump has renewed his threat to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges, unless the Iranian regime reaches a deal to end the war, adding: "NO MORE MR NICE GUY."

Financial TimesApr 20, 2026, 7:17 AM

‘Highly unlikely’ Iran ceasefire will be extended if no deal reached, Trump says

US delegation expected to leave ‘soon’ for Pakistan peace talks even as Tehran’s attendance remains unclear

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 2:41 AM

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

The GuardianApr 19, 2026, 5:54 PM

Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks

US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz Donald Trump’s decision to send US officials to Islamabad for further talks on Monday with Iran just 24 hours after Iran once again closed the strait of Hormuz will signal to Tehran that the strategic waterway remains a bargaining asset beyond parallel. It will also confirm in Iran’s eyes that the US president’s chaotic approach to diplomacy doubles the need for Tehran to act calmly and strategically – two competencies it believes he totally lacks. Continue reading...

The Globe and MailApr 19, 2026, 5:39 PM

Trump accuses Iran of violating truce ahead of talks

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Sunday of a 'total violation' of the two countries' ceasefire for firing on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed a threat to ​wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants unless it accepted his terms.

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:14 AM

Latest news on Iran as ceasefire nears end

Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and how the conflict is spiking fuel prices here at home.

ABC NewsApr 19, 2026, 2:34 PM

Trump tells ABC News peace agreement for Iran 'will happen one way or another'

President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday to ABC News' Jonathan Karl.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 1:04 AM

Iran rebuffs Trump announcement of new peace talks, state news agency reports

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks and would strike Iran unless it accepted his terms.

CNBCApr 19, 2026, 9:36 PM

Here are things going right for stocks despite new Iran war setbacks

The big stock rally Friday had as much to do with bond yields going down as it did with oil plunging. The Mag 7 are also back.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 1:45 PM

Trump says Iran talks in Pakistan this week amid Strait of Hormuz stand-off

The US President has again threatened to strike civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not agree to a deal.

The GuardianApr 19, 2026, 8:44 PM

Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire

Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructure Middle East crisis – live updates Tehran is not currently planning to take part in new talks with the US, Iran state media reported on Sunday evening, as its military accused America of violating a fragile ceasefire between the two countries, hours after Donald Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that an Iranian cargo ship that tried to get past the US-enforced blockade near the strait of Hormuz had been seized. “We have full custody of their ship, and are seeing what’s on board!” Trump wrote on social media. Continue reading...

DWApr 19, 2026, 1:03 PM

Trump threatens Iranian bridges as talks set to continue

US President Donald Trump said the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Tehran does not accept a peace proposal. Negotiations are set to resume in Pakistan soon. Follow DW for more.

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