The US reportedly agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar and foreign banks as a precondition ahead of the Islamabad talks.

Araghchi says the country is entering negotiations with the United Stated in Pakistan with complete distrust.

As high-stakes negotiations with the US are underway in Islamabad, a strategic assessment reveals that Iran is not seeking compromise but to consolidate the gains of the war it won.

Iran and the US end the third round of Pakistan-mediated ceasefire talks in Islamabad.

Iran and the United States have begun a first round of negotiations in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad aimed at permanently ending a US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Irans deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared for all scenarios in its ongoing negotiations with the US.

US-Iran talks conclude round, set to continue into second day Another round of face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran has concluded, Irans Fars news agency reported, adding that both sides are continuing to exchange texts with the involvement of expert teams

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Iranian media: peace talks to continue on Sunday after no agreement reached Irans Fars news agency has reported that Iranian and US delegates have not reached an understanding over their differences in the latest round of negotiations but talks will continue on Sunday, citing its reporter in Islamabad

US-Iran peace negotiations end after 14 hours but disagreements remain, says Iran Irans Tasnim news agency has reported that the third round of talks between Iran and the United States have ended, citing its reporter in Islamabad

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Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic

Iranian media: New round of talks may be last opportunity for agreement with US Irans Tasnim news agency has reported that the third round of trilateral negotiations between Iran, the United States and Pakistan has begun in Islamabad

Irans Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.

Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.

Iranian state media reported earlier that two rounds of talks had taken place and a third was expected in the evening. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during their meeting amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 11April 2026 (Jacquelyn Martin/AFP)

Iranian media: Third session of US-Iran talks to be held tonight The third session of peace negotiations with the United States will be held tonight, according to Irans state TV, citing its reporter in Islamabad

US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.

Its a historic day.

The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday inPakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced.

The timing of talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan will be determined once the preconditions are clarified, according to a report by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Pakistan confirmed the arrival of Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister ahead of talks with a U.S

US Vice President JD Vance has landed in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials on a deal to end the war on Iran.

Senior Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the United States.

Pakistans ambassador to the US said weeks of intense diplomatic efforts have led to a shared commitment from all sides.

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad as make or break.

Trump says Washington will not accept Iran's imposition of a de facto toll booth system in the critical waterway.

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US Vice President J D Vance arrives in Pakistan to lead the highest level talks with Iran since 1979 Islamic revolution.

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The Iranian Parliament speaker says a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Irans blocked assets are conditions for the commencement of negotiations with the US in Islamabad.

High-ranking Iranian delegation arrives in the Pakistani capital for talks with the US, amid the Islamic Republic's insistence on acceptance of its preconditions.

A high-level Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in upcoming talks with the United States, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.

A senior Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with US officials

Islamabad has deployed more than 10,000 military and police personnel as US and Iranian delegations arrive.

US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.

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Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US

Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.

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The fragile ceasefire between the U.S

These attacks included a pumping station on the vital East-West pipeline, leading to a loss of approximately 700,000 barrels per day of pumped volume through the pipeline, which is the main route for supplying global markets during this period, the energy ministry said. The statement marked the first official confirmation that Saudi Arabias energy facilities have suffered damage as a result of Iranian strikes, and comes just as the US and Iran gear up for high-profile peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan

These attacks included a pumping station on the vital East-West pipeline, leading to a loss of approximately 700,000 barrels per day of pumped volume through the pipeline, which is the main route for supplying global markets during this period, the energy ministry said. The statement marked the first official confirmation that Saudi Arabias energy facilities have suffered damage as a result of Iranian strikes, and comesjust as the US and Iran gear up for high-profile peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

"The upcoming negotiations in the coming days should be utilised to the fullest extent for lasting peace and stability," his office said, quoting Erdogan. Both Washington and Tehran have confirmed their participation in peace talks brokered by Pakistan, although the schedule is still to be confirmed.

Hezbollah lawmaker says group rejects direct talks between Lebanon and Israel: Report Hezbollah member of parliament Ali Fayyad on Thursday reiterated his group's rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, AFP is reporting

Had Bush and Blair been punished for Iraq war crimes, Iran might have been spared Submitted by Peter Oborne on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:32 It has been 23 years since the fall of Baghdad - and the parallels with the latest US-Israeli madness are chilling Protesters near the White House in Washington DC denounce US military action in Iran, on 7 April 2026 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) Off Twenty-three years ago, I sat beside Hamid Karzai in his presidential office in Kabul, watching US bombers pound Saddam Husseins Iraq live on Al Jazeera

Hours after the ceasefire was announced amid disagreement over whether it included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah Israelpounded Beirut with airstrikes.

Spain to reopen its embassy in Tehran Spain is reopening its embassy in Tehran in hopes of achieving peace in the U.S.-Israeli war onIran, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told reporters on Thursday

Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says AnIranian delegation will arrive in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Thursday night for talks to resolve conflict with the U.S

Iranian envoy set to arrive in Pakistan's capital on Thursday An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Pakistanlate on Thursday ahead of talks with the US, Iran's ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghadam said