US Vice President JD Vance met with Pakistan's Prime Minister to seek a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict. Iran insisted on a truce in Lebanon and the unfreezing of its assets for negotiations to proceed. President Donald Trump emphasized ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The author criticizes the narrative that frames Israel as a scapegoat in the Iran conflict, asserting that President Trump willfully led the US into its third Gulf War. Recent ceasefire negotiations involved the US and Iran, suggesting the conflict has been brewing for years. The piece emphasizes that this Middle Eastern conflict is rooted in politics and energy markets, not religion.
US VP JD Vance arrived in Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, with Pakistan acting as the mediator. High-level delegations held preliminary meetings amid diplomatic efforts. The outcome is expected to significantly impact West Asian security and global energy markets.
US and Iranian delegations met in Pakistan, but tensions rise due to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Key issues include freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and recognition of Iran's civilian nuclear program. President Trump maintained a tough stance, yet negotiations face hurdles as some parties demand prerequisite fulfillment.
Iran insists on a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before engaging in substantive talks. US President Trump escalated tensions by warning of military action against Iran should negotiations fail. The Islamabad talks are set to address issues like reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief.
Following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, an Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks. The US demands Iran hand over its enriched uranium stockpile and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran demands sanctions removal and an end to military actions. However, doubts about the ceasefire's sustainability persist due to ongoing military operations in Lebanon.
Israel claimed to have conducted over 10,800 airstrikes against Iran during a 40-day campaign alongside the US. These strikes targeted 4,000 strategic and 6,700 military sites in Iran. Following this, the US and Tehran agreed to a temporary ceasefire with mediation, planning future peace talks.
US and Iranian delegations are set for high-level talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. These negotiations aim to reach a broad deal to permanently halt ongoing fighting between the two nations. Israel continues to strike Lebanon, while Iran maintains the Strait of Hormuz closed.
US and Iranian delegations have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, ahead of high-level talks. The negotiations aim to reach a comprehensive deal to permanently stop the fighting. Tensions remain high due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
An Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for talks with the US, as the world hopes for a conflict resolution. The World Bank President warned of global growth slowdown and inflation if the war continues. US President Donald Trump expressed a cautious stance regarding the peace talks.