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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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."
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, 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
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.
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.