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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands ahead of a bilateral meeting (AP file)
US-Iran Talks Latest Update: US and Iranian negotiation teams to return to Islamabad for peace talks later this week, news agency Reuters reported, citing four sources as saying.
US begins enforcing blockade: The United States has begun enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, with President Donald Trump warning of force against any vessels challenging it while maintaining that there is still scope for a deal with Tehran. The move follows rising tensions over Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice-President JD Vance accusing Tehran of “economic terrorism” and signalling a reciprocal response. Iran has condemned the blockade as “piracy” and signalled it will not back down under pressure, as protests were reported in Tehran, and the fragile prospect of renewed talks remains uncertain.
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Earlier, Iran’s parliament speaker said the country would not ‘Surrender under threats’ there has been no response to Trump’s latest remarks
US-Iran Peace Talks: Islamabad Round 1 to Round 2
First direct US-Iran engagement since 1979 hits a wall, but negotiators may return to Pakistan this weekend
Ceasefire Declared
Guns fall silent in the Gulf
Washington and Tehran announce a ceasefire, ending the hottest phase of the war. Round 1 of direct talks is scheduled for four days later in Islamabad.
Last Weekend · Islamabad
Round 1: Vance meets Qalibaf, no breakthrough
US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf lead the first direct US-Iran encounter in over a decade — and the most senior engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Talks end without agreement.
Post-Round 1 · Vance
Washington tables ‘final and best offer’
Vance tells reporters the US proposal is on the table and the ball is in Tehran’s court.
“We leave here with a very simple proposal… our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.”
Tue, April 14 · Islamabad
Pakistan signals Round 2 is on the cards
Pakistani and Iranian officials tell Reuters a proposal has been sent to Washington and Tehran for delegations to return. A senior Pakistani official says Islamabad reached out to Iran and received a “positive response” on a second round.
Fri–Sun · Expected Window
Round 2 window kept open
A senior Iranian source says delegations are keeping Friday through Sunday open for a possible meeting. An Iranian embassy official in Islamabad adds the next round “can come sometime later this week or earlier next week” — nothing finalised.
On The Table for Round 2
Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran’s nuclear programme
Sanctions on Tehran
5 latest developments:
- US Vice-President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” over its earlier actions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that “no Iranian ships are getting out” under the US response.
- Trump said any Iranian “fast attack ships” approaching the blockade “will be immediately ELIMINATED,” escalating the military tone.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses Washington of “maximalism” and “shifting goalposts”, while Trump says Tehran refused to give up its nuclear ambitions.
- Crude prices climb back above $100 amid fears of disruption around the Hormuz chokepoint.
- Israel Defense Forces bombard south Lebanon, with casualties reported in Maaroub and fresh clashes around Bint Jbeil.
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