Military Conflicts

Iran Diplomacy Chief Withdraws from Islamabad, Meetings Suspended as Delegation Trip Canceled

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The United States and Iran have suspended their indirect negotiations in Pakistan after Tehran’s top diplomat departed Islamabad and Washington canceled the travel plans of its envoys, according to multiple reports from April 25–26, 2026. The talks, which had been facilitated by Pakistan as a neutral venue, were intended to build on earlier face-to-face discussions … Read more

US Navy Escalates Iran Oil Blockade: New Sanctions and Tanker Interceptions

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The United States Navy has intercepted 27 vessels since the initiation of its maritime interdiction campaign targeting Iranian-linked shipping, according to Pentagon officials speaking on condition of anonymity. The operations, which began in late 2023 as part of a broader pressure campaign against Tehran, focus on vessels suspected of transporting oil or other commodities in … Read more