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BBC World Service - Newshour, Iran Foreign Minister in Islamabad for Peace Talks
Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will join the talks as Pakistan relays Iran’s proposals after an earlier round collapsed, officials said.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to present peace proposals, though Tehran has ruled out direct meetings with the United States at this time.
- Amid the conflict's ninth week, President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday to allow negotiators to reconvene after earlier talks collapsed in Islamabad.
- Shipping data shows only five vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, compared to around 130 daily before the war, while Brent crude futures soared 16% on market uncertainty.
- Following Iran's refusal of direct talks, the White House announced special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, with Vice President JD Vance also prepared to join discussions.
- On Thursday, Trump stated he remains in no rush for a deal, wanting an "everlasting" agreement, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran has an opportunity for a "good deal" by abandoning nuclear weapons.
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Iran rejects 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad leads new peace push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi presented Iran’s demands and concerns about U. S. positions during talks in Islamabad aimed at ending a war that has caused significant losses and impacted global markets. Araqchi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials, while U. S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also […] The post Iran rejects ‘maximalist demands’ as Islamabad leads new peace push appeared f…
Challenges Arise for Iran's Peace Negotiations Before Second Meeting
A recent visit by an Iranian delegation to Pakistan has complicated the anticipated second round of peace talks with the U.S. No direct meetings were scheduled, raising concerns about future discussions. The post Challenges Arise for Iran’s Peace Negotiations Before Second Meeting appeared first on News Addicts.
NEW: Iran Peace Talks Hit Snag Ahead Of Planned Second Meeting
A small Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Islamabad for bilateral discussions with Pakistani officials on Friday before ultimately departing the country. The latest developments have thrown a second round of planned peace talks with the U.S. into disarray, as a U.S. delegation is also traveling to Islamabad on Saturday. Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late Friday night. According to a statement from the Iranian gove…
Pakistan hosts another round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran
U.S. envoys headed to Pakistan on Saturday for another round of indirect talks with Iran. A ceasefire in the Middle East has mostly held, but shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is still blocked, which is being felt across the global economy.
Bolton lambasts US-Iran peace talks: ‘Nowhere close to a deal’
Former national security adviser John Bolton cast doubt Friday on whether the U.S. was on the cusp of reaching a long-term peace deal with Iran, as envoys from both nations prepare for another round of indirect talks in Pakistan. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to depart for Islamabad…
BBC World Service - Newshour, Iran foreign minister in Islamabad for peace talks
Iranian foreign minister Arras Araghchi is in Islamabad today to discuss peace between his country and the US. Donald Trump’s foreign policy advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Pakistan’s capital later to do the same. The Iranian foreign ministry, however, has said no direct talks with the US are planned. The BBC’s Pakistan correspondent gives us the latest. Also in the programme: Explosions and gunfire in Mali as armed gr…
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