Iran's president heads to Pakistan as the U.S. and Iran work on a war-ending deal
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes within the last 24 hours, threatening a return to all-out war despite a brief period of calm. While Iranian leaders present a united front regarding current war strategy, they remain divided over the final objective. Concurrently, Gulf Arab states are increasingly turning to China rather than Washington to manage the escalating conflict. This volatility persists as President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Pakistan following an interim peace agreement signed in Switzerland.
What changed
Both nations launched military strikes in the last 24 hours, stalling diplomatic momentum.
Live updates
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Military Strikes Resume as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Stalls
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes within the last 24 hours, threatening a return to all-out war despite a brief period of calm. While Iranian leaders present a united front regarding current war strategy, they remain divided over the final objective. Concurrently, Gulf Arab states are increasingly turning to China rather than Washington to manage the escalating conflict. This volatility persists as President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Pakistan following an interim peace agreement signed in Switzerland.
Why it matters
The region remains unstable as the U.S. maintains a military buildup and seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar is facilitating talks to implement the U.S.-Iran deal. Saudi Arabia is reportedly assisting efforts to target Iranian proxies.
Still unconfirmed
- The U.S. and Iran carried out military strikes in the last 24 hours
- Iran's leadership is divided over the war's endgame
- Gulf Arab states are looking to China instead of Washington as the war escalates
- Saudi Arabia is helping hit Iranian proxies
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the specific targets of the latest military strikes
- Results of President Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan
- Official statements on China's role in restraining Iran
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- www.pbs.org — U.S.-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls
- www.stltoday.com — Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence
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- apnews.com — Iran’s leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is
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Iran and Qatar Hold Talks as U.S. Negotiates War-Ending Deal
President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Pakistan for a one-day visit following an interim peace agreement signed in Switzerland. Iran and Qatar are holding discussions regarding the implementation of Tehran's deal with the U.S. The U.S. continues a military buildup while working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
What's confirmed:
- Iran and Qatar are holding talks about the implementation of Tehran's agreement with the U.S.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with mediators in Qatar.
- The U.S. and Iran are working on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Trump administration is maintaining a military buildup.
Still unconfirmed:
- Donald Trump stated the U.S. will go back to doing what it was doing if talks stall.
- JD Vance claims the U.S. has accomplished its core mission in Iran.
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- Iran and Qatar to hold talks today after US envoys met with mediators about Iran
- U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump hails "very good meetings" in Qatar as indirect negotiations resume
- Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and...
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- Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
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Iranian President Pezeshkian Visits Pakistan Amid US-Iran Peace Efforts
President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for a one-day visit to meet with mediators. This trip follows an interim peace agreement signed in Switzerland on Monday. Technical teams from the US and Iran are currently working to finalize a war-ending deal.
What's confirmed:
- President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan for talks with officials mediating between Tehran and Washington.
- The United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement in Switzerland on Monday.
- The US and Iran are in dispute over whether Tehran agreed to UN inspections of nuclear sites.
- The US and Israel began the war on February 28.
- This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since the war began.
Still unconfirmed:
- A plan is underway to move stranded ships and crew members through the Strait of Hormuz.
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