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  US-Iran war Updates: Pakistani Army chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse

  World | April 15, 2026 23:34 IST

  US Central Command said in a statement Wednesday that no vessels have made it past US naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports.

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  JD Vance hopeful of US-Iran ceasefire deal soon: 'Lot of mistrust, can't be solved overnight'

  World | April 15, 2026 7:15 IST

  JD Vance said leaders in the US and Iran do want to make a deal, and that is something which cannot be achieved overnight due to decades of mistrust between the two nations. His remarks hold importance as they come at the same time Israel also held peace talks with Lebanon in the Middle East.

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  JD Vance reaffirms US' red lines on Iran possessing nukes after failed talks: 'Ball in their court'

  World | April 14, 2026 8:08 IST

  On the first phase of marathon talks with Iran in Islamabad, Vance on Sunday said that discussions have made some progress, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.

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  Ceasefire clock ticks: US considers fresh talks with Iran after Islamabad stalemate

  World | April 14, 2026 6:36 IST

  Officials are said to be exploring possible dates and venues for the meeting. These plans depend largely on how ongoing discussions with Iran and regional mediators develop over the next few days. Sources described the situation as still being in its early stages.

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  'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 9:59 IST

  The warning came as the US military confirmed it would enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday evening local time. The move follows failed US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

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  US-Iran war: US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

  World | April 13, 2026 23:48 IST

  As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of Iran starting April 13. This action comes after President Donald Trump issued directives in this regard.

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  Inside the US-Iran talks: How Vance-led delegation grew 'friendly' with Tehran's negotiators

  Explainers | April 13, 2026 7:56 IST

  Speaking at an early morning briefing on Sunday, US Vice President JD Vance hinted that Iran's refusal to give its nuclear programme was likely the reason why the talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan failed.

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  'Abandon totalitarianism': Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

  World | April 13, 2026 7:24 IST

  After three rounds of intense ceasefire negotiations held in Pakistan, the United States said on Sunday that Tehran had declined to accept Washington’s proposal.

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  Vance reveals constant communication with Trump during failed US-Iran talks, blames nuclear dispute

  World | April 12, 2026 23:53 IST

  Vance spoke to reporters about the continuous communication he had with Trump and the US leadership. "We were talking to the President consistently," Vance said.

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  Iran denies US account of vessels passing Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad talks falter

  World | April 12, 2026 8:19 IST

  The response came after the US military announced that two of its Navy destroyers had crossed the strait. It described the move as preparation for mine-clearing operations, marking the first such transit since the conflict began.

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  'Gave best offer to Iran, no breakthrough yet': JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks

  World | April 12, 2026 7:38 IST

  Vance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.

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  The JD Vance factor: Why US Vice President was chosen key negotiator for ceasefire talks with Iran

  Explainers | April 11, 2026 15:02 IST

  US Vice President JD Vance is on his most challenging mission in Pakistan - to reach a ceasefire deal with Iran and stop the war in the Middle East, which he was never in favour of to begin with.

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  US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: US Central Command begins preparations to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 11, 2026 23:38 IST

  Trilateral ceasefire talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan have begun in Islamabad, with Iranian and US delegations meeting Pakistani leaders ahead of formal negotiations.

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  JD Vance departs for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, warns Tehran not to 'play' with US

  World | April 10, 2026 23:25 IST

  US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.

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  JD Vance to lead ceasefire delegation for talks with Iran on April 11, warns Tehran over Lebanon

  World | April 09, 2026 8:58 IST

  US Vice President, along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, will lead the American delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan on April 11. Ahead of the talks, he has warned Iran to not let the ceasefire collapse over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

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  After Trump, JD Vance issues warning to Iran: 'We still have tools we haven't used yet'

  World | April 15, 2026 12:10 IST

  Vance also stated that the US is still confident it can get Iran's response by 8 PM, referring to the deadline set by President Donald Trump.

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  'Fraud Czar': Donald Trump coins new term for JP Vance. What does it mean?

  World | April 04, 2026 0:02 IST

  Notably, President Donald Trump has constituted a national task force under Vice President JP Vance that will probe his claims that federal funds dedicated for social welfare schemes are being misused.

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  Will JD Vance be the next US President? CPAC’s straw poll hints

  World | March 29, 2026 8:18 IST

  JD Vance received 53 per cent of the votes, with 1,600 attendees voted in favour of him, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bagged 35 per cent of the votes.

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  Vance, Navarro and even Trump responsible for blocking trade talks with India: US Senator

  World | January 26, 2026 16:32 IST

  Ted Cruz, US Senator and Texas Republican, has said the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on other nations could 'decimate' the US economy and would eventually lead to his impeachment.

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  US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are expecting their fourth child

  World | January 21, 2026 8:35 IST

  Usha, 40, and Vance, 41, who met while attending Yale Law School, have three kids – Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 4.