US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension. Grouped from 10 articles across 6 sources.
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Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold, NYT reports
Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday morning that he thinks the U.S. is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war.
US, Iran peace talks uncertain with Vance trip scrapped
Iran informed the US, via Pakistan, that it will not attend talks that were slated for April 22.
Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what’s next as talks stumble
Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say.
First Thing: Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks
Vice-president would travel with Witkoff and Kushner as ceasefire deadline looms. Plus, how to avoid an AI job scam Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. JD Vance is expected to fly to Islamabad to lead the US delegation on Tuesday if Iran agrees to further talks, as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms. What effect is the war having on developing countries? With food and fuel inflation reaching close to 20%, Fletcher warned: “We will feel the impact for years in sub-Saharan Africa and east Africa pushing way more people into poverty.” What are the impacts on displacement? Sexualized attacks are hastening the displacement of Palestinians, according to the report, with more than two-thirds of households surveyed identifying rising violence against women and children as a tipping point in their decision to leave. Researchers also found it was causing girls to quit school, women to stop working, and had contributed to a rise in early marriage. Continue reading...
US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran's arms industry.
Iran war has become political baggage for Vance: ANALYSIS
The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028.
Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears
But a series of escalations by the US is complicating those efforts, say analysts.
US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge
Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon will hold a second round of talks in Washington on April 23.
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