UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.

‘Time is running out’ as Vance leads US delegation to Islamabad for Iran talks

The US vice-president J.D. Vance will travel to Islamabad for the first round of talks on Saturday morning local time with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. The US Secret Service has already arrived in the Pakistani capital to make security arrangements ahead of his visit. The American delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday local time, with negotiations likely to last for one day over the weekend. Vance – who concluded a visit to Budapest...

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Islamabad tightens security: Pakistan locks down Serena Hotel; US–Iran talks loom

As Islamabad readies itself for pivotal talks between the US and Iran, the city is buzzing with heightened security measures. The Serena Hotel is at the epicenter of this diplomatic event, fortified by increased surveillance and restricted access to guarantee the safety of all attending delegates.

Pak turns fortress, Islamabad on high alert ahead of US-Iran peace talks

Security measures extended beyond central Islamabad. Roads leading to Nur Khan Airbase and Old Airport Road were blocked using containers and barbed wire.

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed - The Straits Times

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed  The Straits Times

Residents trapped indoors as area sealed under tight security

RAWALPINDI: Extraordinary security measures were in place in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad ahead of crucial talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. The local administration and police closed Old Airport Road and roads leading to Nur Khan Airbase on Thursday by placing containers and barbed wire. The security measures taken by law enforcement agencies turned the area into a prison for local residents, as their movement was restricted to their houses. Areas that hav...

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Pakistan Declares 2-day holiday In Islamabad ahead of US-Iran Talks

The holidays on Thursday and Friday apply only to the Islamabad Capital Territory, the notice posted by Islamabad's district commissioner on Wednesday said.

US-Iran ceasefire deal strained ahead of talks

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran showed further strain, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises ⁠on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce.

Xi helps Trump on Iran war as China assists in ceasefire bid

China's decision to step in marks a departure from its long-held preference of staying on the sidelines.

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises to open the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran cited Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon as a key sticking point.

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

There is no sign that Iran is lifting its near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies

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Pakistan prepares for US-Iran talks amid heightened security - China Daily - Global Edition

Pakistan prepares for US-Iran talks amid heightened security  China Daily - Global Edition

Nobel Peace Prize nominations sought for PM, CDF and DPM for brokering US-Iran truce - Geo News

Nobel Peace Prize nominations sought for PM, CDF and DPM for brokering US-Iran truce  Geo News

Houthi leader hails US-Iran truce as ‘major victory’ for Tehran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Houthi leader hails US-Iran truce as ‘major victory’ for Tehran  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka