Pakistan
Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states
In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.
Iranian delegation 'forbidden' from raising nuclear issues in US talks - report
When refusal becomes a strategy - opinion
Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite Strait of Hormuz ship seizures
Trump, Pakistani sources say US-Iran talks could begin Friday as ceasefire extended - report
The New York Post reported that US President Donald Trump, when asked via text message about the possibility of talks happening on Friday, said: “It’s possible!”
Israel, Lebanon face new risks even if US-Iran talks advance - analysis
Hezbollah’s position in southern Lebanon and Israel’s demand for long-term security arrangements could keep the northern front unstable.
United States Treasury Department imposes fresh sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran
The move comes as a two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is due to end in the coming days.
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, will get 'great deal'
Trump told CNBC that he believes the US is “going to end up with a great deal” with Iran to end the weeks-long war, saying "they have no choice."
Initial Iranian, US delegations land in Islamabad for talks, but Tehran denies travel - report
However, Iranian state media denied this, saying that nobody has left Tehran as of Tuesday morning.
Vance to travel to Islamabad, Iranian delegation gets reported approval from supreme leader - Axios
According to a source with knowledge, cited by Axios, the Iranian negotiating team hesitated under pressure from the IRGC to take a stronger line and refuse talks without an end to the US blockade.
Taliban arrests senior co-founder Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan amid deepening internal rifts
Agha Jan, a close associate of the late Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar, served as finance minister in the group’s first government prior to the 9/11 attacks.
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad
Trumps told PBS News that he is unsure if the Iranians will attend the talks in Pakistan, while insisting that Tehran will not achieve nuclear weapon capability.
Iran rejects second round of talks with US
Two sources told The Jerusalem Post that Washington aims to first reach a framework agreement before negotiating the details.
'No more Mr. Nice Guy!': Trump says Iran committed 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal
A White House official later confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner would be among those heading to Pakistan.
