While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that talks with Iran will resume on Tuesday, Tehran stressed that there were no plans in this regard. Amid this, uncertainty prevails over the arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance and members of his delegation in Islamabad.


Trump 'Announces' 2nd Round of US-Iran Talks, Tehran Says 'No Plans'

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Can Yuan Replace the Dollar in Global Oil Trade

Tensions continue to rise in the West Bank as Israeli forces reportedly fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren, while growing settler violence has made daily life increasingly difficult. In some areas, children have been blocked from reaching their schools, adding to fear and disruption for families. 

Israeli Settlers Block Palestinian Children's School Path, Fire Tear Gas at Them 

Iran has accused the United States of “maritime piracy” over its blockade actions, stating that the Strait of Hormuz has been placed back under strict military control in response to escalating tensions. Tehran claims the move is necessary to protect its sovereignty and oil routes amid the US–Iran conflict.

US-Iran War: Tehran Blames US Piracy for Shutting Strait; Oil Route Back Under Military Grip 

Iran has launched a security crackdown across multiple provinces after authorities in Tehran flagged what they describe as an internal security threat. The operations include arrests and coordinated actions targeting suspected networks amid rising regional and domestic pressure.

Iran Launches Crackdown Across Three Provinces Amid Internal Security Concerns in Tehran

Iran’s military has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing the continuing United States naval blockade as the trigger behind the move. The development sharply raises tensions across the Gulf and threatens a key global energy corridor through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes.

Iran On Hormuz: Oil Route Back Under Military Grip

The White House has rejected reports that the United States formally requested a ceasefire extension in the ongoing war with Iran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the claim was “not true,” stressing that negotiations with Tehran are still ongoing.


Will Iran-US Happen This Weekend? White House: No Ceasefire Extension Requested

Pakistan on Thursday said that no dates have been decided for the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States, adding that Islamabad does not have information on the venue for the fresh negotiations. Pakistan's foreign ministry affirmed that it is keeping all channels open between Tehran and Washington.


Pak Army Chief Asim Munir Discusses Iran-US Talks With Ghalibaf in Tehran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran ended without an agreement, with Tehran choosing not to accept key U.S. terms. Vance noted that Washington showed flexibility during the negotiations, but major differences—especially over nuclear assurances- remained unresolved. He stressed the need for clear confirmation that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons, highlighting the core issue that continues to block any breakthrough.


US Vice President JD Vance: No Nuclear Enrichment for Iran Amongst Trump's Key Goals

Iran has presented a 10-point proposal to the United States via Pakistani mediators to end the ongoing conflict, focusing on a permanent cessation of hostilities rather than a temporary ceasefire. Key demands include lifting all primary and secondary sanctions, U.S. military withdrawal from the region, and guarantees against further attacks. 


Iran-US Truce Talks: Pakistan Pushes For Direct Iran-US Engagement

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. He said Tehran was not honoring the agreement to keep the vital waterway open after the recent ceasefire.


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Iran Against Hormuz Toll, But Open To 'Joint Venture'

Residents in Tehran have taken to the streets demanding justice and accountability after suffering major losses during the recent war with the United States and its allies. The protests come amid a fragile ceasefire that has paused hostilities but failed to address grievances over civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and economic disruption.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Tehran Residents Calls for Justice After War Losses

Even as U.S. and Iran agreed for a conditional two-week ceasefire, Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the start of the war. Around 100 sites allegedly linked to Hezbollah across Lebanon were targeted. As per Iranian media, Tehran might withdraw from the ceasefire agreement if attacks on Lebanon continue. 

Israel's Largest Attack on Lebanon on Ceasefire Day 1: Major Flashpoint in Iran-US Fragile Truce

#Gravitas The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.  Both sides claim decisive victory, but since the truce came into implementation, attacks have been reported across the Gulf and Iran.


US-Iran Ceasefire: How Trump Lost Iran, Gulf, NATO, America in War Disaster

Tensions remain dangerously high as Iran warns the United States that its forces are ready, with a “finger on the trigger,” despite the ongoing ceasefire. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has made it clear that it does not trust U.S. commitments, signaling deep skepticism over the fragile truce.


IRGC: No Trust in US Promises Despite Truce, Vows to Respond to Every Aggression 

US president Donald trump's flip flop in recent weeks has Iran firmly in control of the strait of Hormuz. Maritime traffic through the strait has shown a slight increase, reaching its highest levels in weeks. Yet, it remains a small fraction of the volume seen before the Iran war began on February 28th.


US-Iran War: Tehran Fortifies Strategic Islands Near Strait of Hormuz

The Israeli military says it carried out an extensive wave of strikes targeting key infrastructure and military-linked sites in Iran, marking a fresh escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The strikes reportedly focused on “regime targets” in Tehran and other locations as tensions continue to rise across the region.


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Military Says it Carried Out Extensive Wave of Strikes

The Israeli Air Force conducted a large-scale wave of strikes overnight on Sunday, targeting three airports across Tehran and aimed at wearing down the Iranian Air Force and the IRGC Air Force capabilities, the military said on Monday. 

Dozens of IAF fighter jets struck targets at Bahram Airport, Mehrabad Airport, and Azmayesh Airport.

US-Iran War: IDF Claims Strikes on Three Airports Near Tehran Area

Iranian personnel are digging out bombed underground missile bunkers and silos from the rubble, bringing them back into service within hours after being struck by the US and Israel, US intelligence has reportedly assessed.

American intelligence also believes that Tehran has preserved a notable amount of missiles and mobile launchers, and has cast doubt on how close Washington has come to its goal of destroying the Islamic Republic’s missile capability.

Report: Iran Using Bulldozer Teams To Recover Buried Missiles

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a highly visible appearance at pro‑government rallies in Tehran, joining crowds in support of the regime amid rising regional conflict and domestic pressures. Their participation in the demonstrations was widely covered as a show of unity by Iran’s leadership


Masoud Pezeshkian And Abbas Araghchi Attended Pro‑Government Gatherings In Tehran

The West Asia war enters Day 33 with no signs of slowing down. Iran launches its 89th wave of missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. assets in the Gulf, while fresh U.S. and Israeli airstrikes rock Tehran. From burning oil tankers in the Persian Gulf to drone strikes in Kuwait and escalating attacks across Israel, Lebanon, and Iraq, the conflict has expanded into a full-scale regional war. As ceasefire claims clash with outright rejection, the humanitarian toll continues to rise. How far will this war go?Iran Bombards U.s. Targets as Israeli Airstrikes Rattle Tehran

Iran Bombards U.S. Targets as Israeli Airstrikes Rattle Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled that Tehran is willing to stop fighting and end the ongoing US‑Iran war if it receives guarantees that it will not be attacked again in the future, seeking security assurances before ceasing hostilities. 


US-Iran War | Pezeshkian: Iran Willing to Stop Fighting If Not Attacked Again 

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump is now threatening to hit Iran where it hurts the most, water. He has openly warned that if Tehran refuses a ceasefire and fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, American forces could target and destroy Iran’s desalination plants, the very systems that supply drinking water across the country. 


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens to Use Water as a Weapon in West Asia War

The US and Iran continue to exchange blows, even beyond the battlefield, as the war of optics appears equally important amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. On Sunday, March 29, Iran's military released another video in which its spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, issued a warning to the US, saying that if Americans attempted a ground invasion, the consequences would be dire.


US-Iran War: Tehran Warns American Troops That They Will 'Leave in Coffins' 

Qatari news channel Al Araby reports that an Israeli strike hit the building housing its office in Tehran, causing damage.

“An Israeli missile targets the Al Araby TV channel building in the capital, Tehran… extensive damage and the suspension of live broadcasting,” the channel says in a post on X.

Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed the streets covered in debris along with damage to surrounding buildings.

Israel-Iran War: Israeli Strike Hits Qatari News Channel Al Araby in Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, calling recent discussions with Tehran “very good and productive” amid the ongoing conflict. Iran has denied any direct talks, even as tensions and regional attacks continue to intensify.


US-Iran War: Trump's U-Turn on Retrieving Iran's Uranium

Trump Revised Iran's Power Plant Attack Deadline; Does Trump Have a Clear Exit Strategy?

Fresh airstrikes have been reported in Tehran as the Israel–Iran War continues to intensify. Explosions were heard across parts of the Iranian capital as Israeli forces reportedly targeted military and strategic infrastructure linked to Iran’s defence networks. Iranian authorities confirmed that several sensitive facilities were struck in recent waves of attacks, highlighting the expanding scale of the conflict and raising concerns over further escalation across West Asia.


Israel-Iran War: Fresh Airstrikes Reported in Tehran

Multiple explosions rocked Tehran as Israeli air operations expanded deep into Iranian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel–Iran war. Satellite and live reports show blasts and smoke rising over the Iranian capital following coordinated strikes on regime targets and military infrastructure.


Israel‑Iran War: Explosions Shake Tehran as Israeli Air Operations Intensify

Israel-Iran War: Multiple Explosions Rock Tehran As Israeli Air Operations Expand

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war in 2026, President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. is prepared to “unleash hell” on Iran if Tehran refuses to accept U.S. conditions for peace and continuing negotiations, a stern message echoed by the White House. Iran responded defiantly, rejecting proposed ceasefire terms and pledging to fight on, warning regional neighbours and maintaining its own war objectives as tensions escalate across the Middle East.


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens to Unleash Hell on Iran As Tehran Vows to Fight On

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