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“Later this month, Beijing will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as part of “shuttle diplomacy visits… aimed at promoting peace talks (and) easing tensions”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing.”

“Later this month, Beijing will send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as a part of “shuttle diplomacy visits… aimed at promoting peace talks (and) easing tensions”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing.”

“US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Tuesday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported “intensive” exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.”

“Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “we hope the other side will exercise rationality and choose diplomacy”, adding that Iran “remains prepared for both defence and diplomacy”, according to the official IRNA news agency.”

“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.”

“Responding to a question about the gaps in bilateral talks between the two countries, Dar said Albusaidi’s visit was previously delayed because Pakistan had been involved in mediation efforts between the US and Iran.”

“Responding to a question about the gaps in between bilateral talks between the two countries, Dar said Albusaidi’s visit was previously delayed because Pakistan had been involved in mediation efforts between US and Iran.”

“…int Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Gaza in their restricted…”

“In a way the meeting was also an extension of the R4 initiative, with Cairo conducting its diplomacy with Tehran in parallel and the other three going over to Tehran to see Iranian leaders.”

“Monday’s planned talks would be the first high-level contact between Iran and all members of the Makkah Defence Alliance since Saudi Arabia was drawn deeper into the conflict.”

“• Trump claims negotiators to engage Iranians this week, says he turned down an earlier proposal • Araghchi says Iran ready to open strait if ceasefire deal revived, frozen assets released • Pentagon denies IRGC claims of capturing US submarine drone in…”

“‘Tool for pressure’ Washington and Tehran signed a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June that aimed to end the war, to reopen the strait and to launch talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.”

“…cores of panels, hundreds of meetings, hours spent in lines and listening to speeches and countless cups of coffee: Reboot of Iran diplomacy The UN was probably most useful for facilitating the first shuttle talks between American and Iranian officials since…”

“• As Islamabad presses Washington and Tehran to return to talks, Trump reveals ‘three-hour meeting’ with Iranian delegation • US president hails PM Shehbaz as ‘terrific man’; diplomatic efforts win praise from UN chief • Dar joins counterparts from Turkiye,…”

“Those include a widening Iran war that has driven up US gasoline prices and cratered his approval ratings, while his relations with allies worsen and the AI challenge from China intensifies.”

“For Trump, who relishes ceremony and prizes his ties with powerful leaders, the visit is as much a matter of national prestige as an opportunity for high-stakes diplomacy.”

“France confirmed the talks on “the Iranian crisis in its various ramifications”, hailing it as a first “in this format… against a backdrop of extreme instability and uncertainty in the region.””

“He recalled the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, organised by Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate US-Iran talks.”

“…scusses evolving regional situation in call with Araghchi • Iranian FM says Tehran rejects intimidation but remains open to dialogue • Insists seven-day Hormuz reopening proposal remains on table • Pakistani, Egyptian FMs condemn Houthi attacks, discuss R-4…”

“AS Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement continue to trade fire, and the US-Iran war is locked in a stalemate, regional states continue to stress the need for a diplomatic solution to the conflicts in both theatres.”

“Iran is Pakistan’s neighbour, and Ahmad said Pakistan played an important role in mediating between the United States and Iran, bringing about a ceasefire in April, the Islamabad talks and the process that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of…”

“…d played an important role in mediating between the United States and Iran, helping bring about a ceasefire in April, facilitating the Islamabad talks and contributing to the process that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in…”

“…ad maintains cross-border terror attacks rose despite peace talks with Taliban • ICC unseals warrants for Afghan ministers over anti-women actions ISLAMABAD: The eighth edition of the Moscow Format regional consultations on Afghanistan on Monday ended without…”

“The diplomacy has been real, and it has been squandered.”

“TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that there was no military solution to the US’ war against the Islamic Republic and that only negotiations based on “justice and fairness” could end the conflict, as talks between Washington…”

“In his UNGA address, the premier presented Pakistan’s perspective on regional and global developments with a renewed push for peace through diplomacy.”

“Diplomacy Meanwhile, Iran’s delegation in New York for the UN General Assembly is not planning further talks with the United States, the state news agency IRNA reported on Monday.”

“THE war that the US and Israel imposed on Iran this year has failed to achieve any of the objectives that the two countries had intended.”

“PM Shehbaz said, referring to the Islamabad Talks that resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Iran in June.”

“PM Shehbaz said, referring to the Islamabad Talks that resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Iran in June.”

“Diplomatic sources say Qatar is handling the immediate shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran in New York, while Pakistan is working through a parallel channel with Tehran as regional efforts intensify to keep the latest diplomatic contacts from collapsing.”

““Diplomacy must respond to the realities on the ground,” he emphasised to the attendees, which included various heads of states and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (via video).”

“The forthcoming talks planned between Pakistani and US leadership on the margins of the UN General Assembly offer both sides a wondrous opportunity to re-envision bilateral ties in a broader spectrum of cooperation: more meaningful, multidimensional, and…”

“Iran relays conditions for talks Iran has conveyed through Qatar a set of conditions for reopening talks, including an end to fighting on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to the US naval blockade.”

“Efforts to revive talks between the US and Iran had stalled before these developments.”

“While reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia on Thursday, and terming the situation around Bab al-Mandeb “exceptionally serious”, the Foreign Office said that “dialogue and diplomacy” were required, not “coercive measures”.”

“Since last year, India has signed a trade deal with Britain, finalised one with the EU and is looking to conclude talks on another one with Canada by the end of the year.”

“Shackled by sanctions for decades, and threatened incessantly with war, Iran had been walled away from the rest of the world since 1979.”

“Iqbal said, adding that in the past two years, Pakistan had seen many successes, namely Marka-i-Haq and recent diplomacy efforts in the US-Iran war.”

“The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of Brics leaders in the Indian capital, that will see the participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, among others.”

“Witkoff and Kushner, who have been involved in negotiations for ceasefires in Gaza and Iran, have travelled repeatedly to Moscow in previous attempts at diplomacy.”