Pakistan Mediation
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abcnews.go.comGraham Questions Pakistan’s Role as Iran–U.S. Mediator After CBS Report on Iranian Planes
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he does not trust Pakistan and suggested finding another mediator after a CBS News report that Tehran sent military aircraft to a Pakistani airbase days after a ceasefire. President Donald Trump praised Pakistani leaders while Pentagon official…
nypost.comGraham Criticizes Pakistan’s Role in U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks After Report of Iranian Planes on Pakistani Bases
Sen. Lindsey Graham pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on reports that Iranian reconnaissance aircraft were parked at Pakistani air bases during mediation efforts. Pakistan denied any military link and said the planes arrived for negotiations during the cease-fire period. Pre…
citizen.co.zaIran Transfers Military Aircraft to Pakistani Base Amid Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry denied claims that it sheltered Iranian military planes after a CBS News report, stating the aircraft supported April diplomatic talks in Islamabad. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest peace proposal as 'a piece of garbage' and said the mont…
SemaforSenator Questions Pakistan's Role in U.S.-Iran Mediation After Aircraft Reports
A Republican senator raised doubts about Pakistan's neutrality as a mediator in the U.S.-Iran conflict after reports that Tehran sent military aircraft to a Pakistani air base shortly after a ceasefire took effect in early April. Pakistani officials denied any effort to shield Ir…
nypost.comUAE Struck Iranian Oil Refinery During Trump Cease-Fire, Report Says
The United Arab Emirates conducted retaliatory strikes on an Iranian oil refinery on Lavan Island shortly after President Trump announced a cease-fire on April 8, according to the Wall Street Journal. The strike caused a large fire and is expected to cripple output for months. U.…
Al JazeeraUS Transfers 22 Crew From Seized Iranian Vessel MV Touska to Pakistan
The United States evacuated 22 crew members from the Iranian-flagged container vessel MV Touska to Pakistan on May 4, 2026. The crew will be handed over to Iranian authorities on Monday, and the ship will be moved to Pakistani waters after repairs. This follows the ship's seizure…
citizen.co.zaTrump Cancels US Envoys' Trip to Pakistan Amid Stalled Iran Ceasefire Talks
President Trump cancelled a planned trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for indirect talks with Iran, following Iran's refusal of direct negotiations. The move came as Iran's foreign minister departed Islamabad without breakthroughs, despite an ongoing ceas…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports of Potential US-Iran Talks in Pakistan; Third US Carrier Arrives in Middle East
Media reports suggest Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi may visit Pakistan amid discussions on resuming US-Iran negotiations. President Trump extended a ceasefire in Lebanon and noted time constraints for Iran. A third US aircraft carrier has joined two others in the region.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Iran Hold Talks in Pakistan; Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran. The talks aim to extend a fragile ceasefire expiring Wednesday, as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not confirmed pa…