Iran has arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations with the United States, but Tehran is setting tough preconditions before talks begin. Iran’s top negotiator warned there is “zero trust” in Washington, citing failed past agreements and demanding key concessions. A symbolic tribute to Minab strike victims also reached Islamabad, increasing ceasefire pressure ahead of the make-or-break meeting. Iran is demanding an extended ceasefire to Lebanon, a halt to Israeli operations against Hezbollah, and the release of billions in frozen assets.
11 April,2026 03:39 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran just ahead of high-stakes negotiations, signalling that the strategic Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. Trump claimed the vital global shipping route would resume automatically and warned Tehran has limited leverage beyond the temporary disruption of international waterways. As US negotiators prepare to meet Iranian officials, Washington has also reloaded warships, raising the possibility of renewed strikes if talks collapse. Iran, meanwhile, is demanding sanctions relief, an end to Israeli operations in Lebanon, and the unfreezing of assets before negotiations proceed.
11 April,2026 03:39 PM IST
US Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran following a temporary two-week ceasefire. The talks in Islamabad are aimed at securing a long-term agreement and preventing further escalation in the region. Before departing, Vance said the United States is willing to extend an “open hand” if Iran negotiates in good faith, but warned Washington would not be receptive if Tehran tries to “play” the US. President Donald Trump has reportedly provided clear guidelines for the American delegation.
10 April,2026 10:15 PM IST
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has announced a 32-hour Easter ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalling support for the temporary pause. The truce is expected to begin Saturday evening and last until Sunday midnight during Orthodox Easter. The ceasefire comes even as intense fighting continues across the front lines. Ukraine claims Russian forces lost more than 1,100 troops in just 24 hours, while Moscow says it captured two villages in eastern Ukraine. Both sides previously accused each other of violating a similar Easter truce last year, raising doubts about whether this pause will hold.
10 April,2026 09:07 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
