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'Will knock out every power plant’: Trump warns Iran again; US delegation going to Pakistan for talks on April 20

A US delegation is heading to Islamabad for fresh talks with Iran after previous negotiations faltered. President Trump issued a stern warning, vowing severe action if Iran rejects the "fair and reasonable" deal offered. Tensions remain high following disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, with the Strait of Hormuz…

The Times of India

Next round of US-Iran peace talks expected to begin from Monday - what we know so far

Second round of US-Iran talks to ease Middle East tensions is expected in Islamabad, with Pakistan offering full support. Pakistani Army Chief met Iranian Parliament Speaker as diplomatic efforts intensified. US President Trump indicated he might visit Pakistan if a deal is finalized.

The Times of India

How Pakistan’s army chief became an unlikely peacemaker in the Iran war

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ has been a key figure in mediation efforts and now much rides for Asim Munir on the success of talks

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'If deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go': Trump hints at Pakistan visit amid truce talks with Iran

President Trump indicated he might visit Pakistan if a US-Iran peace deal is finalized there, praising Islamabad's "constructive" role in facilitating talks. He expressed optimism about the negotiations, suggesting a breakthrough could be imminent and lead to lower oil prices. This follows recent discussions in Pakistan, with further talks likely…

The Times of India

'I Would Go To Pakistan': Donald Trump Willing to Seal Iran Deal in Islamabad

US President Trump is open to visiting Pakistan to finalize a ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing Pakistan's mediating role amid escalating tensions.

International Business Times UK

Islamabad Aftershocks: Why Bitcoin Didn’t Flinch

Strategy Inc and Coinbase Global demonstrate strong market momentum as investors increasingly view digital assets as a resilient hedge amid global events.

MarketBeat

‘Close to being over’: Donald Trump is speed running a peace deal with Iran as the war he chose is costing him everything

The naval blockade is still on, though.

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US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire

White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy

The Guardian - UK

Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles

US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification

The Guardian - UK

US sets new terms ahead of next Iran talks in Pakistan: Report

The US has reportedly set two conditions for upcoming peace talks with Iran in Pakistan: the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with reciprocal measures, and the Iranian delegation needing full authority from the Revolutionary Guard. These demands follow a previous instance where officials reportedly hindered negotiations. Both nations…

The Times of India

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

US president says negotiations could restart in Islamabad under ‘fantastic’ Pakistani army chief Asim Munir

The Guardian - UK

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran-US deal

Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The Conversation

Dow Futures Down 531 Points and Oil Back Above $100 — Peace Talks Lasted 21 Hours and 'Went Nowhere'

Stock market futures fell Sunday night following failed U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad over the weekend, after a recent two-week ceasefire had briefly lifted markets the prior week.

International Business Times UK

Why is Pakistan desperate for US-Iran truce? Leaked details about pact with Saudi Arabia expose reason

The disclosures, obtained by Drop Site News, show that the defense agreement between Riyadh and Islamabad, formally signed in 2025 as the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, has already been activated amid escalating regional war. The revelation comes after Saudi Arabia publicly announced on Saturday that Pakistani military forces, including aircraft,…

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The Conversation

Failed peace deal: The Iran war has inflicted a cascade of losses that may never be recovered

Every ceasefire is haunted by the same question: will it live up to the promise of peace? The United States and Iran could apparently only focus on their disagreements during peace talks in Islamabad, with negotiations led by American Vice President JD Vance failing to result in a deal.

The Independent UK

Can Pakistan bring US and Iran back to the negotiating table before ceasefire ends?

ANALYSIS: Trump has again suggested a deal could be reached despite talks collapsing in Islamabad at the weekend. Experts tell Arpan Rai there is a good chance both sides will return to Pakistan in the coming days

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US–Iran Talks May Resume Soon as Pakistan Facilitates Dialogue

Negotiations between the United States and Iran could resume later this week or early next week, according to Pakistani and Iranian officials cited by Reuters. While Tehran has expressed willingness to return to the table, Islamabad has reportedly taken an active role in coordinating the next round of discussions.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

Pakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and Iran

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The Independent UK

JD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ in Strait of Hormuz and threatens ‘two can play that game’

Vice president said negotiations with Tehran ‘didn’t move far enough’ in Islamabad

The Times of India

Islamabad or not? US–Iran talks inch toward second round after first failed; 5 things we know

The United States and Iran appear to be edging towards a second round of high-stakes negotiations, even after a marathon session in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough. Officials from Washington, Tehran and regional intermediaries suggest that while deep differences remain, neither side considers the process over.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle East

JD Vance said Trump ‘wants to make the grand bargain’ with Iran after peace talks failed over the weekend

International Business Times UK

Netanyahu's Claim That US Officials 'Report to Him' Daily Draws Scorn as Iran Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread

Netanyahu's claim that JD Vance 'reported to him' on Iran talks has ignited online fury, raising fresh questions about the US-Israel power dynamic amid a fragile ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

Iran's Foreign Minister Said Talks Got to Within Inches of a Deal — Then Trump Announced a Blockade and Walked Out

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad nearly reached a breakthrough before collapsing due to shifting demands and pressure from the US side.

The Times of India

No endgame? How Iran war is testing Trump's strategy

The Islamabad peace talks have collapsed, dashing hopes of a near-term end to the Iran war. Buoyed, no doubt, by January’s near-flawless operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump authorised Operation Epic Fury, launching joint strikes with Israel on Iran on February 28 —…

Axios

"The door is not closed": Mediators rush to revive U.S.-Iran talks

"Both sides are bargaining. It's a bazaar."

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