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Disagreement Over Lebanon’s Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

The U.S. says the deal didn’t include the country, but Iran says it did. Israel is bombarding Lebanon, and Iran wants to show it supports its allies.

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Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal
ByTyler Pager, Katie Rogers and Farnaz Fassihi April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

After careening from one diplomatic extreme to another, President Trump finds himself with a fragile deal that is already showing signs of fraying.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Pakistan | Sharif, Shahbaz | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

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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International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Munir, Syed Asim | Pakistan | Sharif, Shahbaz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

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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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Sharif, Shahbaz | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide
ByMichael Crowley April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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Faisal bin Farhan | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Sharif, Shahbaz | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Regional officials meet in Pakistan to discuss the war in Iran.
ByZia ur-Rehman March 29, 2026March 30, 2026

Pakistani officials hosted talks on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, in the country’s latest efforts to mediate the war in the Middle East.

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Faisal bin Farhan | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Munir, Syed Asim | Pakistan | Pezeshkian, Masoud | Sharif, Shahbaz | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
ByZia ur-Rehman March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are expected in Islamabad on Sunday as the Pakistani government strives to find a diplomatic solution to the war.

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After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
ByDavid Yaffe-Bellany, Ben Protess and Elian Peltier March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.

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Afghanistan | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Muslims and Islam | Sharif, Shahbaz | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Pakistan Offers to Host Talks Between Iran and the United States
ByElian Peltier March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

Pakistan, which has cultivated ties with both Washington and Tehran, sees a diplomatic opening to intervene in the war in Iran, its neighbor.

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International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Pakistan | Persian Gulf | Sharif, Shahbaz | Ships and Shipping | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Pakistan Sends Navy Escort for Its Ships in the Middle East
ByElian Peltier March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Pakistan, Iran’s neighbor, has been striving to remain neutral in the conflict. But its government and military have been forced to act to protect its economy.

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