Despite ongoing tensions in bilateral ties, India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civil prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody.
The Indus Waters Treaty was placed in abeyance by New Delhi following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists.
JD Vance’s Pakistan trip has been paused as Washington struggles to revive talks with Iran, even as Trump keeps the ceasefire in place amid rising uncertainty.
Tehran dismisses fresh US negotiation claims, blaming Washington’s shifting stance and blockade, even as ceasefire deadline nears and diplomatic signals from the US remain mixed.
Multiple power centres engage in parallel diplomacy as conflict-hit West Asia sees fragile ceasefire, renewed talks, sanctions pressure and strong public mobilisation across the region.
Claims of a mid-air threat and sudden route change add a new layer of tension to failed Iran-US talks, deepening mistrust and uncertainty around future negotiations.
US signals fresh diplomatic push with Iran after stalled talks, as mistrust lingers but backchannel engagement continues and a second round of negotiations remains under consideration.
Washington is evaluating another round of direct talks with Tehran, with possible venues and timelines under review as both sides keep diplomatic channels active amid ceasefire pressure.
Fresh escalation as the US launches a maritime blockade on Iran, while Tehran signals both openness to talks and readiness to retaliate amid rising global economic concerns.
Heavy security marked the start of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with Iran’s delegation arriving under aerial escort as both sides prepare for critical negotiations following a fragile ceasefire.
