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Iran hits out at ‘excessive’ US demands amid peace talks

Iran has criticized what it calls "excessive" US peace demands ahead of a second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire. The current negotiations are considered a "last opportunity" to establish a common framework following six weeks of bloody conflict. The US delegation is led…

The Independent UK

White House confirms face-to-face negotiations between US and Iran are underway in Islamabad

The US and Iran have entered into negotiations in Islamabad

Evening Standard

Vance-led team lands in Pak’s Nur Khan base, same air hub targeted by India during Op Sindoor

US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation arrived at Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase for peace talks. This base, a key Pakistani military hub, was reportedly targeted by Indian missile strikes last May. The US delegation's choice of the airbase highlights its strategic importance and proximity to Islamabad, despite…

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Vance Flies to End Trump's War — Then Trump Posts a Rant Taking All the Credit

As Trump declares victory on Truth Social, Vice President Vance leads critical negotiations in Islamabad, highlighting a divided White House.

International Business Times UK

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker

The Guardian - US

‘Near site of 2008 massacre’: Why Islamabad’s Serena Hotel became centre of US-Iran diplomacy

The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has emerged as the unlikely centre of high-stakes diplomacy, hosting the first round of US-Iran peace talks following weeks of conflict that have shaken the region.

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U.S.-Iran Discussions Begin In Pakistan As Official Says Washington Has Not Agreed To Tehran's 'Red Lines'

Discussions between the U.S. and Iran have begun in Pakistan on Saturday, officials told press in Islamabad.

International Business Times

'Waiting for you': Trump says empty tankers heading to US, flaunts oil, gas reserves amid Iran talks

President Donald Trump highlighted America's vast oil and gas reserves, asserting they surpass the combined output of the next two leading nations, boasting superior quality. Meanwhile, delegations from the US and Iran, including key diplomats and envoys, arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks concerning the Middle East conflict.

The Times of India

Vance Meets Pakistani PM As U.S.-Iran Talks Begin In Islamabad

The talks aim to stabilize a shaky ceasefire after weeks of conflict, but major sticking points, including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and regional tensions, remain unresolved.

International Business Times

US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

Euronews

'No deal’ if ‘Israel first’: Iran draws red line before US talks, says outcome hinges on ‘America First’ approach

High-level Iranian and US delegations are in Islamabad for critical talks aimed at stabilizing a fragile ceasefire. Iran's Vice President stated a deal hinges on meeting 'America First' representatives, warning against 'Israel First' engagement. Prime Minister Sharif called the negotiations 'make or break,' with a 15-day window for a diplomatic…

The Times of India

US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch

US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence…

The Times of India

The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan

A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks

The Times of India

'My companions on this flight': Iran marks Pakistan trip with tribute to Minab school strike victims

Iranian officials placed images of children killed in the Minab incident on seats during a flight to Islamabad for peace talks. The delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, aims to stabilize a regional ceasefire amid ongoing violence and Iranian skepticism about negotiations. The talks address sanctions relief and regional security,…

The Guardian - AU

Islamabad negotiations end without a deal – as it happened

US vice-president says Iran chose not to accept American terms for a deal, including to not build nuclear weapons

The Times of India

Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

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‘Strait of Hormuz will open, with or without Iran’: Donald Trump ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) asserted the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in Islamabad.

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance dispatched to negotiate Iran peace with few cards to play

Vice-president’s war doubts and his boss’s desperation to reopen the Hormuz strait constitute a weak deck against bolstered opponents

The Independent UK

Why peace talks between the US and Iran are happening in Islamabad

Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan have improved since last year, with increased diplomatic engagement

The Guardian - US

JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks

US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in Lebanon

The Independent UK

Trump warns ‘no nuclear weapons’ ahead of high stakes peace talks with Iran

Donald Trump is under renewed pressure to find a lasting peace agreement as inflation climbs to two-year high

The Times of India

Iran's new regime more hardline, under military control: Israel's big warning ahead of truce talks

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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US Vice President JD Vance Issues Warning to Iran Ahead of Islamabad Talks

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying “don’t play us,” as he departed for Islamabad in Pakistan to lead high-stakes diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating weeks of conflict in the Middle East.

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