Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

Round two coming up!

Islamabad is all set to hold a second round of talks between the US and Iran aimed to avert a catastrophic escalation in the ongoing war between them, also involving Israel. This inevitably is a tribute to the sound diplomacy by Pakistan, and the untiring efforts of Field Marshal Asim Munir as well as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his government. What can be a catalyst for success is that Pakistan is trusted by both the warring sides, beside…

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats worked through backchannels to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran. As Washington enacted its blockade of Iranian ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the war-weary region. Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to…

Pakistan proposes 2nd round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens

The showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war’s economic fallout.

2nd round of U.S.-Iran peace talks are underway, as Strait of Hormuz blockade enters first full day

Two anonymous U.S. officials said the talks could happen this week, although no decision has been made on the venue or delegation.

Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile, direct talks between Israel and Lebanon were set to begin in Washington on Tuesday, the first such negotiations in decades.

Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens

The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks.