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Islamabad’s Serena Hotel locked down as Pakistan hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks

Pakistan has taken control of Islamabad’s Serena Hotel and tightened security across the capital as it prepares to host crucial negotiations between US and Iranian delegations.

Lebanon emerges as flashpoint as Iran war enters day 41, ceasefire under strain

Israel rejects Pakistan as mediator, outlines hardline terms on Iran talks

US warns of prolonged military presence around Iran until final deal

JD Vance claims Iran sent ‘ChatGPT-written’ proposal, says multiple drafts caused confusion in talks

US Vice President JD Vance has said Iran submitted three versions of a 10-point proposal ahead of ceasefire talks, including one he claimed was likely generated using ChatGPT.

Iran plans crypto toll on Hormuz oil transit, warns ‘no permission, no passage’

Tehran proposes $1-per-barrel fee in Bitcoin, tightens control over strait as ceasefire tensions keep global shipping and oil markets on edge.

Iran issues Hormuz shipping routes as mine threat and ceasefire uncertainty persist

Navigational advisories aim to safeguard global oil lifeline, but uncertainty over reopening and possible transit fees keeps shipping on edge.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s nod helped avert Trump’s ultimatum, led to US-Iran truce

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei allowed negotiations that defused Donald Trump’s threat of massive military action, paving the way for a temporary ceasefire.

Hormuz toll plan emerges in US-Iran ceasefire deal

Tehran, Muscat may levy transit fees as strategic waterway reopens after 40-day conflict.

India asks its nationals to leave Iran ‘at the earliest’ despite ceasefire

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging citizens to exit Iran through approved routes, even as a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran comes into effect.