12 Apr
Update
Iran discusses Pakistan talks with Russia’s Putin after US negotiations fail
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the failure of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan. According to a post on X by the Iranian presidency, the two leaders reviewed recent regional and international developments, including the status of the ceasefire. Russia, which has long maintained defence cooperation with Iran, has so far avoided direct involvement in the conflict.
12 Apr
Update
Trump claims Iran unwilling to give up nuclear ambitions
US President Donald Trump said Iran is “unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions” in a post on Truth Social. He stated that while some negotiation points were preferable to continued military operations, allowing nuclear capability in the hands of “volatile and unpredictable” leadership was unacceptable. Trump reiterated his long-standing stance, declaring that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
12 Apr
Update
World leaders urge renewed negotiations after US-Iran talks fail
Global leaders have called for continued dialogue after US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement. UK Health Minister Wes Streeting said it was “disappointing” that no breakthrough had been achieved to end the war in Iran sustainably. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and returning to negotiations.
12 Apr
Breaking
Trump orders immediate blockade of ships in Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran fail
US President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate naval blockade of ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US Navy will interdict vessels that have paid tolls to Iran, calling such payments illegal. He added that normal passage may resume only when Iran allows free movement through the strategic waterway.
12 Apr
Update
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, warns it may “finish up” Iran at appropriate moment
US President Donald Trump said Washington remains “locked and loaded” amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war. In a Truth Social post, Trump warned that the US military could “finish up” Iran at an “appropriate moment”, signaling potential escalation if negotiations fail. The remarks come as talks over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional conflict remain unresolved.
The Chenab Times News Desk