The United States lifted counterterrorism sanctions on three IRGC-linked entities, including Fly Baghdad, while insisting the move does not signal any change in its broader policy toward Iran.

US-Iran truce on cards? Washington lifts sanctions on three IRGC linked entities

Iran denied holding negotiations with the United States, clarifying that it is instead collaborating with Oman to create a temporary, two-way transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe navigation.  

‘We are not having negotiations with US’: Iran denies Trump’s claim, says working with Oman on temporary Hormuz shipping route

Trump said that he allowed temporary halt in strikes against Iran because mediating countries in the region asked him to give negotiations another chance.

Ready for 'strong military action' against Iran if talks fail, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump stated the US is negotiating with Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, while warning that military strikes remain an option if diplomatic efforts fail.

Trump says US in talks with Iran, no decision yet on major strikes. Here’s what it means

The US has authorised Iranian oil production and sales for 60 days following progress in Switzerland talks. Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and permit IAEA inspections, while Washington considers using frozen Iranian assets to purchase US agricultural products

US issues 60-day license for Iranian oil sales, explores Iranian frozen assets for US farm products

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar report "encouraging progress" in US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. Washington and Tehran have agreed to a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal and established a joint "de-confliction cell" to halt military operations in Lebanon. 

Mediators hail 'encouraging progress' as US and Iran set up Lebanon de-confliction line

Araghchi credited Qatari and Pakistani mediation for the breakthrough, saying the talks produced tangible progress on sanctions relief, oil exports and economic recovery as both sides agreed on a roadmap for further negotiations.

Iran's Araghchi says Switzerland talks delivered 'major progress' on sanctions, oil exports

US and Iranian negotiators are expected to continue overnight talks in Switzerland despite a brief walkout by Tehran's delegation triggered by President Donald Trump's warning against Iranian support for Hezbollah.

Iran-US talks expected to continue through the night despite rocky start in Switzerland

Earlier today Trump also threatened to hit Tehran very hard again. Trump threatened Iran to stop its proxies, or Hezbollah, in Lebanon, from causing trouble, else face more intense attacks.

Will 'take over' Strait of Hormuz if deal not reached: Trump threatens Iran

After Trump made the comments, Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf said Tehran "doesn't count on the threats of the Americans."

Iranian delegation leaves peace talk venue in Switzerland over threats by Trump: Report

Trump said the US had engaged directly with Hezbollah for the first time to help de-escalate tensions in Lebanon and wants those efforts kept separate from talks with Iran.

US-Iran deal possible 'over the weekend': Trump says talks are going 'very well'

Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians

Speaking to a media house Trump said, “It doesn’t mean we’re going to go and start dropping bombs all over there,” and added “We’ll keep the blockade.”

Tehran halts indirect talks with US over Lebanon, Trumps says 'haven't been informed', vows to continue blockade

The developments have raised fears of a broader regional conflict at a time when diplomatic efforts to stabilise West Asia remain fragile.

Iran halts indirect talks with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon: State media

Even as a ceasefire is in place, reports said US President Donald Trump has been briefed on plans for new military strikes to compel Iran to negotiate. On the other hand, Iran has also activated its air defences and plans a wide response if attacked.

Iran has dispatched fresh proposal for peace negotiations with US to Pakistan: State media

US President Trump is unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, with Iran demanding a postponement of nuclear negotiations, which emerged as the key sticking point.

Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal over nuclear postponement clause

Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also reacted to the US continuing the naval blockade despite the ceasefire extension, and said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz will be impossible if the ceasefire continues to be breached.

‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian

Islamabad's diplomatic balancing act: Pakistan awaits a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks as the 2026 ceasefire deadline looms and maritime tensions in the Sea of Oman escalate.

Islamabad in limbo: Mediation efforts stutter as US-Iran ceasefire deadline looms

US President Donald Trump has said he is giving Iran’s leadership more time to negotiate, extending the ceasefire to keep diplomatic channels open amid ongoing tensions. While the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, Washington signaled it is awaiting a formal proposal from Tehran as international mediation efforts continue to push for progress in peace talks.

US-Iran Peace Talks: US President Says Giving Iran Leadership Time to Negotiate 

US President Donald Trump has said that the new nuclear deal currently being negotiated with Iran will be significantly better than the earlier 2015 agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US-Iran peace talks aimed at resolving long-standing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. Trump expressed confidence that the emerging deal will strengthen global security and address the shortcomings of the previous accord.

US-Iran Peace Talks: US President Trump Says New Deal Will Be Better Than Old One

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised President Donald Trump as a creative negotiator who uses pressure in different ways and uses uncertainty in different ways. Wright also said that he believes gas prices have peaked but predicted that they may stay above $3 per gallon until next year.

‘Trump a creative negotiator who uses pressure, uncertainty in different ways, deal not far away’: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright

Washington’s UN Ambassador Mike Waltz said there have been extensive discussions with the global nuclear watchdog IAEA, which he said would have a key role in ensuring Iran lives up to any deal. The deal will have to absolutely be verifiable and be enforceable, Waltz said.

‘US is never going to take an approach of trust with Iran,’ says UN Ambassador Mike Waltz ahead of talks

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was confident that America would be able to get a peace deal with Iran, while saying that Tehran had committed “serious violations” during the two-week ceasefire. 

Trump says US negotiators’ team going to Pakistan for Iran talks, Vance won’t go

Heavy trucks have been banned from entering the main areas of the capital Islamabad and other major cities. Security alert level has also been heightened.

Second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad soon? Pakistan tightens security, limits media access

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US-Iran truce on cards? Washington lifts sanctions on three IRGC linked entities

Iran denies Trump’s claim, says working with Oman on Hormuz shipping route

Ready for 'strong military action' against Iran if talks fail, warns Trump

Trump says US in talks with Iran, no decision yet on major strikes

US allows Iranian oil sales, weighs Iranian frozen assets for farm products deal

Mediators hail 'encouraging progress' after US-Iran talks

Iran says Switzerland talks delivered 'major progress' on sanctions, oil exports

Iran-US talks expected to continue through the night despite rocky start

Will 'take over' Strait of Hormuz if deal not reached: Trump threatens Iran

Iranian delegation leaves peace talk venue over threats by Trump: Report

US-Iran deal possible 'over the weekend': Trump says talks are going 'very well'

Iran’s central bank says inflation at WWII levels; eco pain deepens for Iranians

Tehran halts talks with US over Lebanon, Trumps says 'haven't been informed'

Iran halts indirect talks with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon: State media

Iran has sent new proposal for peace negotiations with US to Pak: State media

Trump unhappy with Iran's proposal over nuclear postponement clause

Blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks: Pezeshkian

Islamabad's mediation efforts stutter as US-Iran ceasefire deadline looms

US-Iran Peace Talks: US President Says Giving Iran Leadership Time to Negotiate

US-Iran Peace Talks: US President Trump Says New Deal Will Be Better Than Old One

‘Trump a creative negotiator, Iran deal not far away,’ says US Energy Secretary

‘US never going to take approach of trust with Iran’: UN envoy ahead of talks

Trump says US negotiators’ team going to Pakistan for Iran talks, Vance won’t go

Second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad soon? Pakistan tightens security