Despite the diplomatic push, violence has spread beyond the Gulf.
US Central Command said earlier that its forces had carried out fresh strikes after a Panama-flagged tanker was attacked by an Iranian drone on Saturday.
“Working simultaneously with and against the US has been a pattern of Pakistani policies for the last 40 years,” Khalilzad wrote.
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, denied the presence of Iranian aircraft in Afghanistan in comments to CBS News.
One of Trump's central objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear weapon.
When asked what Iran would need to do to violate the ceasefire, Trump said: "Well, you'll find out, because I'll let you know ... They know...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to intensify its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
For now, cautious optimism over renewed talks is tempered by the reality that one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes remains under unprecedented strain.
Trump said that talks had hit a roadblock related to nuclear issues and that a "blockade" of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz had begun.
Khalilzad described these steps as positive, adding that the US president had reportedly agreed to delay a previously threatened escalation.
The threat of Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a...
Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as the Gulf hostilities kept oil prices elevated. Brent rose 0.1% to $103.27 a barrel, while U.S....
Trump has seesawed on Iran, crediting the U.S. military for significantly degrading Iran's military but resisting a speedy end to the conflict.
Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in 2024 after more than a year of fighting that left Hezbollah severely weakened.
Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran against executing detained protesters, threatening “very strong action” if mass hangings were carried out.
Russia has said it is ready to act as a mediator in the crisis pitting Iran against Israel and the United States and has offered to...
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 65.60 |
| 1 EUR |  | 75.60 |
| 1 PND |  | 89.90 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.60 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.40 |
| 1000 INR |  | 690 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.34 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 235 |
