World Apr 25 Latest ceasefire talks fail as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump tells envoys not to go By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Apr 24 Watch 3:20 U.S., Iranian delegations head to Pakistan, renewing hopes for diplomatic end to war An American delegation is headed to Pakistan to continue talks geared toward ending the two-month war with Iran. One of the focal points of any discussion will be the Strait of Hormuz, where vital maritime traffic remains largely frozen. While… By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela
World Apr 24 WATCH: Trump dispatching Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new Iran talks, White House says The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture and left thousands dead across the Middle… By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Apr 24 Top Iran diplomat set to travel to Pakistan for talks on ceasefire with U.S. Iran’s top diplomat was heading Friday to Pakistan, where officials have been trying to get the United States and Iran to convene for a second round of ceasefire negotiations. By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press
World Apr 21 U.S. delays new round of negotiations with Iran as ceasefire deadline nears Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire. By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S. attacks Iranian-flagged ship as Tehran promises to respond By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation, the state broadcaster said. Continue reading
Apr 16 Pakistani army chief tries to keep dialogue open between U.S. and Iran By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Kareem Cheyaheb, Associated Press The meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Continue reading
Apr 15 Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more U.S.-Iran talks before ceasefire expires By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed, Mike Corder, Associated Press Pakistan’s army chief met Wednesday in Tehran with Iran's foreign minister in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. Continue reading
Apr 14 Pakistan proposes second round of U.S.-Iran talks as standoff deepens By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Associated Press Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout. Continue reading