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How Pakistan emerged as a mediator in the Iran conflict – video explainer
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen, Laure Boulinier, Sofia Couceiro and Boglarka Kosztolanyi April 10, 2026

Mediating a deal at the 11th hour between Iran and the US, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected negotiator between the two countries and is now preparing to host their delegations for peace talks. Even as the US-Iran ceasefire looked increasingly prec…

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How Pakistan emerged as a mediator in the Iran conflict – video explainer
By April 10, 2026

Mediating a deal at the 11th hour between Iran and the US, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected negotiator between the two countries and is now preparing to host their delegations for peace talks. Even as the US-Iran ceasefire looked increasingly prec…

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Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire | Mohamad Bazzi
ByMohamad Bazzi April 9, 2026

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable allyWhen Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that the US and Iran, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire on…

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Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikes
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Israeli PM says he will continue to attack Hezbollah ‘with full force’ after attacks that killed more than 300 peopleMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has said there is “no ceasefire in Lebanon” and Israel would continue “to strike He…

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Thursday briefing: What difference will the ceasefire in the Middle East make, and will it hold?
ByMartin Belam April 9, 2026

In today’s newsletter: The truce offers a reprieve after weeks of turmoil, but unresolved disputes and competing interpretations of what was agreed, threaten to pull the region back toward crisis at a moment’s noticeGood morning. On Tuesday, just a…

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White House Knew About Pakistan’s Cease-Fire Post on X Before It Was Sent
ByTyler Pager and Katie Rogers April 8, 2026

Pakistan’s prime minister posted a public plea on X for President Trump to extend his Tuesday evening deadline for Iran. The White House was directly involved in shaping the message.

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How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad April 8, 2026

Pakistani officials lead breakthrough in negotiations to help avert catastrophe in Iran, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diploma…

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How Pakistan Became Key Mediator Between U.S. and Iran
ByElian Peltier April 8, 2026

Pakistani officials have aggressively courted the Trump administration and made use of their longstanding ties to Iran.

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China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-Fire, Iranian Officials Say
ByKeith Bradsher and Farnaz Fassihi April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.

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At least 254 killed after Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and William Christou in Beirut April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

‘Largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began prompts warnings Iran could pull out of ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least …

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