BERN: Planned US-Iran peace talks scheduled for Friday have been cancelled, the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed, marking another setback in efforts to stabilise tensions following a recently signed accord between the two countries. In a statement sent to AFP, the Swiss foreign ministry said the meeting involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had […]
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Ibrahim Azizi warns US stance could derail peace talks
The chairman of Iran’s parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy, Ibrahim Azizi, has said that ongoing distrust and the current US approach could make peace negotiations between the two countries impossible. Read More: Ebrahim Azizi calls for new maritime rules in Hormuz Speaking in an interview with a US media outlet, Azizi said Iran […]
Israel-Iran strikes intensify as peace efforts face setback
Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks on Monday, deepening regional tensions and raising concerns about the future of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending months of conflict. The latest escalation came despite reported appeals from US President Donald Trump urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further military action and preserve momentum for negotiations. […]
Trump warns Iran to accept peace agreement quickly
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, urging Tehran to move swiftly towards a peace agreement as tensions between the two countries remain high following months of conflict. Read More: Trump rejects Iran proposal as peace deal hopes fade In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran needed to act quickly or face […]
Trump rejects Iran’s latest response as peace talks remain stalled
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest response to a US-backed peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” signalling fresh uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the 10-week conflict that has destabilised the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. Read More: US-Iran tensions persist despite calm around Strait of Hormuz In a post on Truth Social, […]
Turkiye pushes to revive Russia Ukraine peace talks
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to bring leaders from both sides together for high-level peace talks. The initiative comes as the prolonged conflict continues to strain global stability. Read More: Ukraine pushes Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace summit talks During a meeting in Ankara with Mark Rutte, Erdogan emphasized […]
Pakistan emerges as key peace broker in historic ceasefire deal
Pakistan has delivered a strong and historic diplomatic performance by successfully facilitating a ceasefire and bringing both sides of a long-standing conflict to the negotiating table after decades of tension. The country actively promoted dialogue through sustained engagement and professional mediation efforts, positioning itself as a trusted regional peace broker. Officials described the initiative as […]
Islamabad gears up for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan is set to host the US-Iran peace talks today, following a two-week Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, bringing a pause in the hostilities which broke out on February 28. Addressing the nation late on Friday night, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Iranian and United States leadership for accepting his offer and agreeing not only to a […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks foreign ministers for backing peace efforts
Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed gratitude to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt following a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad aimed at addressing the escalating Middle East crisis and promoting peace efforts. Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s role in Iran US dialogue The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
Russia warns Ukraine of ‘non-diplomatic’ response after alleged drone attack
Russia has warned Ukraine of a “non-diplomatic” response following what Moscow claims was a large-scale drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the alleged attack took place overnight between December 28 and 29, involving 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. He claimed all drones were […]