2 May 2026
Trump posted an article on his Truth Social account discussing the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Iran similar to what happened in Venezuela.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with Washington took place in an atmosphere of distrust, and it is natural that an agreement could not be reached in just one session.
A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday (April 11, 2026)
Fars News Agency, an IRGC-affiliated Iranian state media outlet, reports Iran has no plans for another round of talks
JD Vance on Iran: "They have chosen not to accept our terms”
JD Vance says no agreement has been reached in talks, calling it "bad news for Iran
MSN Now, citing a source from the Iranian delegation: Talks are still progressing well and are expected to continue on Sunday.
A source close to Iran’s negotiating team says the US is making excessive demands, especially about the Strait of Hormuz, and is trying to gain in talks what it failed to achieve through weeks of war and pressure. nnIran says it will firmly protect its gains. Source: Fars
Netanyahu: The campaign against Iran is not over — we still have more to do
Via Al-Jazeera: "One source has told us that there is a push from Pakistan to try to get at least another day, another round, another extension of these talks so they can come to some sort of a conclusive agreement. So far, that has not happened."
Netanyahu says Israel would continue to fight Iran and its proxies, and accuses Turkish President Erdogan of accommodating them and of having massacred Kurdish citizens
Talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reached a stalemate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, two sources briefed on the negotiations say, with Iran insisting it retain authority over the waterway and rejecting joint control proposals — FT
Prime Minister of Lebanon cancels trip to Washington next week for talks with U.S. and Israel
As trilateral talks begin in Pakistan, President Trump posts on Truth Social re: Iran's regime: "most importantly, their longtime “Leaders” are no longer with us, praise be to Allah."
2 week ago
The U.S. official said the warships crossed the strait of Hormuz from east to west to the Gulf & then made their way back through the strait to the Arabian sea "This was an operation that focused on freedom of navigation through International waters", the U.S. official said. U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began
Iranian forces have informed the Iranian negotiating delegation that a U.S. destroyer is moving from Fujairah Port toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has informed the Pakistani mediator that if the American destroyer continues its movement, it will be targeted within 30 minutes.Source: Fars
Iranian state TV denied reports that US vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, citing a senior Iranian military official
An advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader stated that the Lebanese Prime Minister must understand that ignoring the role of the resistance and Hezbollah will expose his country to security risks.
The US and Iranian delegations were gathered for private meetings at a hotel in Islamabad. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf said he entered talks hopeful, with good intentions, but cautious, per Iranian state TV. @VP Vance told US reporters President Trump gave him "some pretty clear guidelines" and if the Iranians were willing to negotiate in good faith, the US would extend the open hand
Dr. Mohammad Marandi (accompanying the Iranian delegation in Islamabad): Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is obstructing a ceasefire in Lebanon by insisting that it be agreed upon through negotiations between Lebanon and the Israelis and normalization talks instead of negotiations.
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to provide Iran with air defense systems in a matter of weeks, CNN reported. Beijing is expected to ship shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles known as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
Pakistan PM Sharif says leaders from both the US and Iran will start talks tomorrow. He added that this phase of talks is a 'make or break' to seek a permanent ceasefire
Iranian Parliament Speaker: A ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets must precede talks with Washington.
3 week ago
Pakistan navy rescued and evacuated crew members of a merchant ship after a distress call in the Arabian Sea
The Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia posted statement by the IRGC denying that they "launched any projectile whatsoever at any country during the ceasefire period up to this moment." "If these reports published by the media are true, they are undoubtedly the work of the Israelis or the United States."
Hassett: Hormuz can be opened within two months
Reuters, citing a diplomatic source: Iran has requested that China act as a guarantor in negotiations with Washington.
3 week ago
British Defense Minister: We will provide hundreds of interceptor missiles and launchers to our forces and allies in the Middle East within weeks.
Protest in Des Moines calls for an end to the Iran War
3 week ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 37 km NE of Rāmhormoz, Iran