Tag: Iran

By Zulqernain  As Washington and Tehran move closer to a possible diplomatic breakthrough, Pakistan stands to gain far more than many of its regional peers. For Islamabad, a US-Iran détente could translate into cheaper oil, …

By Raza Ruman      U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday dramatically hardened his stance towards Iran, declaring that Tehran had taken “too long” to negotiate and would now “pay the price”, remarks that underscored growing …

— While Washington pushes diplomacy and lawmakers seek greater oversight, Tehran views the truce as a tactical pause to secure sanctions relief, preserve its nuclear programme and avoid appearing weak  By Raza Ruman   A …

— Backchannel diplomacy, regional mediation and economic pressures are creating rare momentum for a possible US-Iran breakthrough By Zulqernain A fragile but increasingly visible diplomatic momentum is building between the United States and Iran, with …

— State-backed ceremonies in Tehran blend nationalism, religion and militarisation amid fears of renewed conflict and a fragile ceasefire By Irum Saleem In a dramatic display of wartime mobilisation and ideological symbolism, Iranian authorities organised …

— China oolls out Red Carpet for Trump as US seeks deals on trade, Iran and strategic By Irum Saleem The visit of Donald Trump to China is being viewed globally as one of the …