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21/04/2026

Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks Amid Nuclear Programme Discussions

Updated 1 day ago: The focus shifted from US-Iran negotiations led by Pakistani officials to US President Donald Trump's announcement of US representatives arriving in Islamabad for negotiations following an attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with new details about the closure of the waterway and an impending ceasefire expiration.

US President Donald Trump stated that US representatives will arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 20 for negotiations regarding Iran. This announcement follows the attack on two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, confirmed by India's Ministry of External Affairs. While no casualties occurred, the ships were forced to turn back. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed again as tensions between the US and Iran escalate, with Iran reversing its earlier decision to reopen the waterway. The ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on April 22, raising concerns over potential repercussions.

Published 5 days ago • 16 Apr 2026, 09:07 AM IST

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