United States International Relations – Page 17 – War Watch

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In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate
ByErika Solomon April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.

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The Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.

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What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
ByTyler Pager and David E. Sanger April 12, 2026April 13, 2026

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

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U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War
ByMark Mazzetti, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes April 11, 2026

China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.

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U.S. Moves to Deport Son of Prominent Figure in Iranian Revolution
ByMichael Crowley April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Federal agents arrested a man whose mother served as a spokeswoman for the Islamist embassy captors during the hostage crisis that began in 1979.

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Iran Looks to Project Unity With Large Delegation to Peace Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 11, 2026

At least 70 people are in the team that is scheduled to negotiate with the American side in Pakistan on Saturday.

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World Leaders Push to Save Iran Talks Amid Israel’s Attacks in Lebanon
ByMichael Crowley April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

President Trump’s cease-fire with Iran appears at risk as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian officials.

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New Evidence Further Implicates U.S. Missiles in Strikes That Killed 21 Civilians in Iran
ByChristiaan Triebert, John Ismay, Alexander Cardia, Leanne Abraham and Azmat Khan April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Additional images and video build on an earlier analysis, which the Pentagon has disputed, showing Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs, hit a sports hall and residential areas in the Iranian city of Lamerd.

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‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
ByMichael D. Shear April 10, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.

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Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
ByJohn Eligon April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks.

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