Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: US, Iranian negotiation teams to likely to return to Islamabad for talks this week, says report
US-Iran Talks Update: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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
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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