JD Vance’s Pakistan trip put on hold amid Iran’s silence on talks
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.
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.
Authorities probing the Islamabad mosque blast have identified the suicide bomber as a Peshawar resident who travelled to Afghanistan for training, as investigators trace wider militant links.
The Islamabad mosque blast has revived concerns over ISKP and intelligence failures, even as Pakistan quickly blamed India and Afghanistan without completing an initial probe.
At least thirty-one people were killed and more than 160 injured in a deadly blast at an imambargah in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, said reports. The blast was reported at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra located in southeastern Islamabad’s Tarlai Kalan area, during Friday prayers today.
Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Wednesday lauded Finland’s decision to close its embassy in Pakistan, saying the move underscores grave concerns over Islamabad’s governance failures and deteriorating security environment.
A police spokesperson said they were investigating what caused the explosion. A forensic team was reported to be on its way to the blast site.
