DWApr 21, 2026, 3:08 AM
Iran war: Talks in doubt as leaders issue threats
While the talks remain in limbo, the United States and Iran have been trading threats. Separately, media reports suggest US Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan for ceasefire negotiations. DW has more.
Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Iran war live: Tehran spurns talks under threats; Trump says blockade stays
Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 9:52 PM
US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade
Tehran has accused the US of violating a soon-to-expire ceasefire through its blockade of Iranian ports and seizure of a ship.
The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 2:35 PM
Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran
US President Donald Trump said Israel did not persuade him to attack Iran.
Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 8:48 PM
What to know about the next round of US-Iran talks in Pakistan
The US and Iran are supposed to have another round of direct talks in Pakistan on Tuesday, but will the Iranians skip?
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.
BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 9:52 PM
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
CNBCApr 19, 2026, 4:20 PM
Trump says talks between U.S. and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.
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.
The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 6:50 PM
Gulf states worry US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s ‘golden’ grip on Hormuz
Negotiations are increasingly framed almost exclusively around Hormuz, marginalising Gulf security concerns.
The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 10:15 PM
US and Iran quarrel over status of second-round talks in Pakistan
The conflicting accounts came as the economically vital Strait of Hormuz remained all but closed.
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 Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 2:50 AM
Pakistan’s military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz
Field Marshal Asim Munir was one of two Pakistani mediators during the US-Iran talks on April 11.
Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 1:51 PM
Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?
Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.
DWApr 19, 2026, 8:51 PM
Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship
US Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if no peace deal was reached.
Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 1:09 PM
Tight security in Islamabad as US-Iran talks set to go ahead
Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.
The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
US to host further G-20 talks on war’s impact on food and fertiliser
Last week the US launched a push for the G-20 to take coordinated action with the IMF and World Bank.
Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 5:11 PM
‘Everyone must calm down’, Macron urges as US-Iran talks near
French President Emmanuel Macron said that “everyone must calm down” and maintain the US-Israel-Iran-Lebanon ceasefire.
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.
Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 5:20 PM
What would it take for the Iran-US talks to succeed?
Political scientist Mohsen Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers discuss the options in Iran-US talks.
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...