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Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad

Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad

Pakistan is due to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets. Here are five things to know about the Islamabad talks: - The war behind the talks

Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks, as Lebanon fighting continues

Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks, as Lebanon fighting continues

Pakistan was poised on Friday to host Iranian and US delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran's participation remained uncertain after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon threatened this week's temporary truce. Separately, Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department

In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key

In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key

As Iranian and US envoys prepare to hold talks in Islamabad to end the Middle East war, official sources and experts say Beijing helped pave the way for the negotiations and will be a crucial component in securing a permanent truce. Pakistan has received praise – and some surprise - on the

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Air raid sirens in Israel - Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and the southern coastal city of Ashdod, after rocket fire from Lebanon. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but Israeli media reported

Trump says Iran doing 'poor job' of letting oil through Hormuz

Trump says Iran doing 'poor job' of letting oil through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the terms of their two-week ceasefire agreement. In a barrage of social media posts that sparked fresh fears for the shaky truce,

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Lebanon declares day of mourning - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared Thursday a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing at least 182 people and wounding 890, according to the health ministry. The strikes were Israel's

In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Launching war on February 28, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would learn never to challenge the US military and called on the people to rise up against their unpopular cleric-led government. By the time the adversaries agreed Tuesday to a two-week ceasefire, the Islamic republic appears