President Trump says US to start escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz
Mr Trump said “countries from all over the world” had requested American aid in navigating through the key waterway and out of the Gulf.
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Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan
US Special Envoy on Middle East Steve Witkoff told CNN the US was “in conversation” with Iran as they weighed negotiations to end the war.
US turns down Iranian proposal to end war
The US president told Axios that the blockade was “somewhat more effective than the bombing” and things would get “worse for them."
Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence Minister…
Iran FM Araghchi says he discussed conditions for continuing US talks with ‘friends in Pakistan’
After visiting Pakistan twice in two days and making a trip to Oman in between, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia on Monday as part of his regional tour.
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
The closure of the strait has disrupted the supply of a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies and caused a global energy crisis.
Despite snags, Pakistan works to keep channels open
Diplomats told Dawn that intermediaries were working to reconvene the two sides, with a tentative window of “two or three days” being discussed, even as formal confirmation…
Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to end the Middle East war, without commenting on a…
US President Trump announces extension in ceasefire at request of Pakistan, PM army chief until Iran submits proposal
There is no immediate official response by Iran on President Trump’s announcement; the decision by Tehran on participation in expected talks still awaited.
Uncertainty prevails over Islamabad talks amid mixed signals from Iran
Iran says it has yet to decide whether it will attend next round of talks with US; parliament speaker highlights lack of trust in Washington.