Iran has warned that the fragile ceasefire with the United States could collapse after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. President Masoud Pezeshkian said continued attacks would render negotiations meaningless and declared Iran’s “fingers on the trigger.” Tehran also signaled pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, limiting vessel movement and raising concerns over global oil supply. Oil prices jumped as markets reacted to the escalating tensions. Talks in Pakistan aim to stabilize the situation, but the ceasefire remains under serious strain.
09 April,2026 09:21 PM IST
Pakistan has found itself at the center of a major diplomatic storm after conflicting claims emerged over whether Lebanon was included in the US Iran ceasefire. US Vice President JD Vance said Iranian negotiators may have misunderstood the scope of the agreement, adding that the ceasefire applied to Iran and US allies but not Lebanon. However, Pakistan had earlier announced that the truce applied everywhere including Lebanon. Hours later, Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon, raising questions about whether the ceasefire terms were miscommunicated. The confusion has put Pakistan’s mediation role under scrutiny as tensions remain high.
09 April,2026 08:28 PM IST
The West Asia faces a dramatic escalation as Iran launches ballistic missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf States, just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. Air raid sirens blare across Haifa, Tel Aviv, and other key cities, as IDF officers intercept multiple missiles, preventing immediate casualties. Tensions soar as Gulf States including UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain activate missile defense protocols, engaging UAV threats and ensuring regional safety.
08 April,2026 05:20 PM IST
US-Iran backchannel talks are moving toward a two-stage peace framework, with a ceasefire first, followed by a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The proposed settlement, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear curbs, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets. However, Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a temporary ceasefire, seeking guarantees against future US-Israel attacks before any major concession. The proposal is reportedly backed by Pakistan, China and the United States, with final in-person talks expected in Islamabad.
06 April,2026 08:39 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
