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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. Grouped from 11 articles across 6 sources.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 9:23 PM

Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit

Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran

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, 6:02 PM

Iran and Israel: From friends to enemies

Israel and the US have been at war with Iran since Feb 28th. All sides have suffered, but it wasn’t always this way.

ABC NewsApr 19, 2026, 5:54 PM

Waltz defends Trump’s threat to bomb ‘every single power plant’ in Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s threat to "knock out every single power plant" in Iran on "This Week" on Sunday.

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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