US-Iran relations
US Boards Iranian Tankers in Indian Ocean, Extends Sanctions Enforcement 2,000 Miles from Gulf
Pentagon confirms shift from passive monitoring to kinetic interdiction as naval forces seize sanctioned vessels carrying 2 million barrels of crude in waters where China is expanding influence.
Trump signals imminent US-Iran ceasefire talks as April 21 deadline looms
President pivots to urgent diplomacy with weekend Islamabad meetings expected, oil markets trading near $97 as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues.
Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa Visit Weaponizes Religious Tension as US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Israeli minister's provocation at contested Jerusalem site coincides with failed Islamabad negotiations, hardening regional military postures and pricing new risks into energy markets.
Pakistan Brokers US-Iran Talks as Brent Crude Retreats From $125 Peak
High-level negotiations in Islamabad mark first direct engagement since February strikes killed Khamenei, with energy markets pricing in fragile ceasefire.
Vance-Iran Talks Begin Under Shadow of Lebanon Strikes, Strait Closure
Historic Islamabad negotiations face immediate collapse risk as Israeli airstrikes kill 200+ civilians hours after ceasefire, prompting Tehran to re-close Hormuz and question US commitment.
Pakistan Gambles on Iran-US Mediation as Energy Security Hangs in Balance
Islamabad's unprecedented diplomatic push secured a fragile ceasefire, but success depends on talks starting Saturday and the durability of Trump's engagement.
EU’s Kallas Opens Direct Iran Channel as Strait Closure Tests Diplomatic Leverage
High-level call with Tehran positions Brussels as independent broker while oil holds above $110 and shipping remains paralysed.