Us Iran Ceasefire
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US-Iran war Updates: Pakistani Army chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse
World | Apr 15, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTUS 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTJD 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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China's Xi presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: 'Sovereignty must be respected'
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping called for respect for sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf during a meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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JD Vance reaffirms US' red lines on Iran possessing nukes after failed talks: 'Ball in their court'
World | Apr 14, 2026, 08:08 AM ISTOn 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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China fires 'don't interfere' warning to US over Strait of Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 14, 2026, 07:03 AM ISTChinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said that Iran controls the Strait and that it remains open for Chinese vessels.
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Ceasefire clock ticks: US considers fresh talks with Iran after Islamabad stalemate
World | Apr 14, 2026, 06:36 AM ISTOfficials 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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Inside 'failed' US-Iran negotiations: Decoding Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade strategy
Explainers | Apr 13, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the talks with Iran failed in Pakistan. However, experts and analysts believe that the move will unlikely have positive implications.
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US-Iran war: US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports
World | Apr 13, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAs 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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'If they don't come back...': Trump 'doesn't care' if Iran returns to negotiations as talks fail
World | Apr 13, 2026, 08:28 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US President Donald Trump criticised Iran for failing to 'honour its commitments' over the Strait of Hormuz, while claimed that the Islamic Republic's military has been largely defeated.
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Inside the US-Iran talks: How Vance-led delegation grew 'friendly' with Tehran's negotiators
Explainers | Apr 13, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTSpeaking 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 | Apr 13, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTAfter 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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Behind the US-Iran deadlock: Did Netanyahu's call to Vance play a role in derailing talks?
World | Apr 13, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTThe US said it gave its 'final and best' offer during the peace talks in Pakistan, but Iran was unwilling to accept it. However, Iran said the talks failed due to 'unreasonable' demands put forth by the US.
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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail
World | Apr 13, 2026, 06:33 AM ISTThe US Central Command has said that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from the Islamic Republic.
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Nuclear standoff, Hormuz and more: Faultlines that led to the failure of US-Iran talks
Explainers | Apr 12, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTThe talks between the United States (US) and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have failed, with Vice President JD Vance saying the American delegation gave its "best offer" but the Iranians have refused to accept it.
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Islamabad talks failed due to 'unreasonable' US demands: Iran vows to protect national interests
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTThe 21-hour talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have failed, with Tehran blaming 'unreasonable' demands by Washington for the failed negotiations.
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Iran denies US account of vessels passing Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad talks falter
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:19 AM ISTThe 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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'Going to have big problems': Trump warns China against supplying weapons to Iran
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:17 AM ISTA US media report has claimed that China is preparing to ship weapons to Iran, including shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems. The report also stated that Iran is also using the ceasefire opportunity "replenish certain weapons systems" during the ceasefire.
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'Gave best offer to Iran, no breakthrough yet': JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks
World | Apr 12, 2026, 07:38 AM ISTVance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: 'Donald, if you have to shoot, shoot. Don't quack,' says Israeli lawmaker
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTTensions remain high on multiple fronts. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any approaching military vessels in the Strait would face retaliation, while Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon.
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'Deal makes no difference': Trump downplays Iran talks as US warships cross Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 12, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters outside White House, President Trump said that the American military has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, which has become the flashpoint of the US-Iran peace talks. The Hormuz is one of the critical transit points through which nearly 20% of the global crude passes.