SHASHI THAROOR US IRAN TALKS
US-Iran war: Tehran's official Baghaei says no plan yet for second round of negotiations with Washington
US-Iran war news: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said there is no plan for a second round of negotiations with the U.S. for now.
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires. Iran and the United States, along with Israel, are just three days away from the end of the two-week ceasefire that halted the Middle East war, ignited by surprise US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
Tehran has not decided whether to join new talks with US: Iran media
Iran has not yet decided if it will join new talks with the United States. Local media reports suggest the atmosphere is not very positive for negotiations. Iran's state news agency points to US demands and contradictions. A US blockade on Iranian ports is cited as a precondition by some sources. Prospects for fruitful talks remain unclear.
Trump says US representatives heading to Islamabad for ceasefire talks; warns to 'wipe out' Iran's power plants if deal fails
American representatives are heading to Islamabad for talks with Iran. President Trump issued a stern warning of military action if Iran rejects a proposed deal. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz. Previous ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad concluded without a breakthrough. The US seeks a commitment from Iran regarding nuclear weapons.
JD Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
US Vice President JD Vance will lead American delegates for talks with Iran in Pakistan. This comes after President Donald Trump stated he would not attend. The meetings aim to end the Middle East conflict before a ceasefire expires. Tensions are high as Iran allegedly violated the ceasefire. The US has threatened severe retaliation if a deal is not reached.
A deal is only done when it's done: Pak official sources on Iran-US talks
As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped up their respective visits to West Asia, reports began to circulate about the second round of talks in Islamabad.
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Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister announced no date for upcoming talks with the United States. He stated a framework of understanding must be agreed first. Iran will not accept being an exception to international law. He also addressed issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz passage. The US approach prevented an agreement.

Iran says it won't hand over enriched uranium to US
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed US President Trump's claims about uranium and expressed caution regarding future talks. He stated Iran is not ready for face-to-face negotiations as the US maintains a "maximalist position." This comes after Trump's remarks about retrieving enriched uranium from damaged nuclear sites.

Trump signals Iran deal near, more talks likely this weekend; floats Islamabad visit plan
President Donald Trump anticipates further discussions this weekend regarding a potential Iran deal. He outlined a plan for the US to retrieve enriched uranium from Iran. A visit to Islamabad is also a possibility once an agreement is finalized. The US is working to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz. A blockade will remain until a deal is concluded.

Trump says Iran naval blockade to stay despite Hormuz opening until deal is reached
President Donald Trump has declared the naval blockade on Iran will continue. This measure will stay in effect until a complete agreement is reached with Tehran. Trump's statement follows Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ships. The blockade's continuation is tied to the finalization of a transaction with Iran.

Delimitation will turn out to be 'political demonetisation': Tharoor slams govt
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government's move to link women's reservation with delimitation, calling it "political demonetisation." He argued that this approach holds women's aspirations hostage to a complex administrative exercise. Tharoor asserted that women's reservation is ready for immediate implementation based on existing parliamentary strength, warning that delimitation could damage federalism.

MEA briefs parliamentary panel on situation in Iran
Describing the interaction as wide-ranging, Shashi Tharoor said the members of the panel used the opportunity to press the government on critical issues.

"US, 'Zionist regime' have no regard for security of region": Iran slams role of regional states, demands halt to support
Iran war: Earlier on Wednesday (local time), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in Tehran, expressing appreciation for Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue and underscoring the shared commitment to regional peace and stability amid West Asia tensions.


US has not formally agreed to extend Iran ceasefire: Senior official
A senior US official has stated that the United States has not officially agreed to extend the current ceasefire with Iran. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions and raises questions about the future of the fragile truce. The lack of formal agreement suggests that the situation remains fluid and subject to further negotiation or potential escalation.

'Ab kya hoga, ye rab jane': Tharoor takes dig at failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan
United States and Iran peace talks in Pakistan have concluded without a deal. Both nations blamed each other for the breakdown. The outcome casts doubt on a two-week ceasefire. The failure dims prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This critical shipping route impacts global energy markets. The United States may resume military operations against Iran.

Iran's chief negotiator blames US for failure of talks
Iran's top negotiator has blamed the United States for the failure to reach a deal at the Islamabad talks. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran presented new proposals. However, he indicated that the Americans were unable to earn Iran's trust. Key disagreements reportedly involved Iran's nuclear program and transit through the Strait of Hormuz.


Inside America’s ‘final and best offer’ for Iran as 21-hour talks fail
United States presented its final offer to Iran after 21 hours of negotiations failed. Talks broke down over Iran's nuclear ambitions. Vice President JD Vance stated the US negotiated in good faith. The core issue remains Iran's commitment to not develop nuclear weapons. Pakistan played a role in facilitating discussions. The US awaits Iran's response to the proposal.

Pakistan foreign minister says 'imperative' for US, Iran to uphold ceasefire
Ishaq Dar urged the US and Iran to maintain the ceasefire after talks between the two sides ended without an agreement. He said it was imperative both countries uphold their commitment and added that Pakistan would continue to facilitate dialogue between United States and Iran following the stalled negotiations.

Trump says makes 'no difference' to him if Iran, US reach deal
US President Donald Trump declared victory over Iran militarily. He stated that US-Iran talks in Pakistan are ongoing but the outcome does not concern him. US Navy warships are clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump expressed frustration with NATO allies for not assisting in the conflict. The US is engaged in deep negotiations with Iran.

Pakistan’s peacemaker role won’t erase past misdeeds, says Shashi Tharoor amid US-Iran talks
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor believes India is not competing with Pakistan on US-Iran peace talks. He emphasized India's core interest is achieving peace in the region. Tharoor noted Pakistan's significant stake due to its border and population. He urged active Indian engagement in regional stability.

US-Iran: Decoding more than four decades of enmity
Arch-foes United States and Iran are set to hold talks in Islamabad. This meeting aims to end a month-long war in the Middle East. A fragile ceasefire is currently holding. However, deep mutual mistrust persists between the two nations. The teams are led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Just hours before Pak peace talks, Lebanon action casts doubts on fate of fragile Iran ceasefire
US and Iran are set for crucial talks in Islamabad to end their war. Iran's demands on Lebanon and sanctions cast doubt on the negotiations. US President Trump stated Iran has no leverage. Fighting continues in Lebanon, with separate talks planned between Israeli and Lebanese envoys.

Goodwill but no trust: Iran speaker after landing in Pakistan for peace talks with US
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expressed deep distrust of the United States, citing past "failure and breach of promise" in negotiations. He arrived in Islamabad with a high-level delegation for talks, emphasizing that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets are unfulfilled preconditions for dialogue.
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