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
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a major diplomatic storm after calling Israel "evil", a "curse for humanity", and a "cancerous state" in a now-deleted social media post. The remarks came during fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks and while Pakistan projected itself as a mediator in West Asia. Israel reacted sharply, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling the statement outrageous and unacceptable. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Pakistan of using antisemitic rhetoric and questioned Islamabad’s credibility as a neutral peace broker.
10 April,2026 06:49 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
Tensions surrounding Iran and US involvement took a sharper turn as US President Donald Trump used a public appearance during the White House Easter event to call out what he described as the “misuse” of American support. Speaking during the annual Easter Egg Roll, Trump raised serious concerns over reports that weapons allegedly sent to support Iranian protesters never reached their intended recipients. Instead, he suggested that certain groups may have diverted or withheld the aid, triggering strong warnings from the president. Trump went a step further, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum directed at the Iranian regime, linking the situation to broader instability in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks have added a new layer of controversy, especially around US involvement in the region, the role of proxy groups, and the risks tied to arms distribution in conflict zones. Trump’s warning that those responsible would “pay a big price” underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the potential for escalation. WATCH
09 April,2026 03:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
