A source close to Iran’s negotiating team says the US is making excessive demands, especially about the Strait of Hormuz, and is trying to gain in talks what it failed to achieve through weeks of war and pressure. nnIran says it will firmly protect its gains. Source: Fars
1 month agoVia Al-Jazeera: "One source has told us that there is a push from Pakistan to try to get at least another day, another round, another extension of these talks so they can come to some sort of a conclusive agreement. So far, that has not happened."
Talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reached a stalemate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, two sources briefed on the negotiations say, with Iran insisting it retain authority over the waterway and rejecting joint control proposals — FT
1 month agoSaudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April
1 month agoAs trilateral talks begin in Pakistan, President Trump posts on Truth Social re: Iran's regime: "most importantly, their longtime “Leaders” are no longer with us, praise be to Allah."
Iranian forces have informed the Iranian negotiating delegation that a U.S. destroyer is moving from Fujairah Port toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has informed the Pakistani mediator that if the American destroyer continues its movement, it will be targeted within 30 minutes.Source: Fars
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 182 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
1 month agoProtest against military dictatorship in Hpakant
The US and Iranian delegations were gathered for private meetings at a hotel in Islamabad. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf said he entered talks hopeful, with good intentions, but cautious, per Iranian state TV. @VP Vance told US reporters President Trump gave him "some pretty clear guidelines" and if the Iranians were willing to negotiate in good faith, the US would extend the open hand
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to provide Iran with air defense systems in a matter of weeks, CNN reported. Beijing is expected to ship shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles known as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
North Korea's Kim vows 'multi-faceted' development of ties with China in meeting with Wang
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 95 km WSW of Waisai, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 67 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia
Pakistan PM Sharif says leaders from both the US and Iran will start talks tomorrow. He added that this phase of talks is a 'make or break' to seek a permanent ceasefire
Pakistan navy rescued and evacuated crew members of a merchant ship after a distress call in the Arabian Sea
Reuters, citing a diplomatic source: Iran has requested that China act as a guarantor in negotiations with Washington.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 20 km NW of Curup, Indonesia
Two Taiwanese security officials tell Reuters that China has deployed nearly 100 naval and coast guard vessels in and around the East and South China Seas this week, far higher than the typical 50-60. The increase is "very rare" for this time of year. Two non-Taiwanese security officials said that this isn't an anomaly but rather the "new normal" from China - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - Izu Islands, Japan region
1 month agoMali: Four Chinese nationals were kidnapped four days ago in the village of Narena, in the Kangaba district of the Koulikoro region. According to several local and security sources, the operation was carried out by members of JNIM, which is active in the area. This incident illustrates once again the persistent insecurity and this group's capacity to carry out targeted attacks, including against foreigners in the region.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 138 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China
Netanyahu's office: The Pakistani defense minister's call to eliminate Israel is shocking, and such rhetoric is unacceptable from any government, especially one that claims to be a neutral mediator in achieving peace.
Trump was initially told that Thursday’s ceasefire would cover the Middle East, including Lebanon—a view shared by mediators, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Iran’s Araghchi. However, after a call between Netanyahu and Trump, the U.S. position shifted. Source: CBS
1 month agoIran's Ghalibaf: Time is running out
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - Izu Islands, Japan region
Pakistan Air Force established a "protective shield" across Iran and Persian Gulf supported by fighter jets & AWACS to protect Iranian delegation.
1 month agoPakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif: Israel is evil and a curse for humanity, while peace talks are underway in Islamabad, genocide is being committed in Lebanon. Innocent citizens are being killed by Israel, first Gaza, then Iran and now Lebanon, bloodletting continues unabated. nnI hope and pray people who created this cancerous state on Palestinian land to get rid of European jews burn in hell
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 27 km SW of Surup, Philippines
1 month agoA Pakistan Air Force Il-78MP tanker and transport aircraft flew to Saudi Arabia today. It did not land, instead remaining active in air over the eastern region near Bahrain and the Persian Gulf, likely supporting fighter jets
1 month agoA Pakistani source said Pakistan is working on potential ceasefires for Lebanon and Yemen: It will be discussed during the (upcoming) talks and we will settle it. Source: Reuters
