Live: Amid rising tensions, Pakistan mediates to revive US-Iran talks
16 Apr 2026, 03:34 GMT
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The US expressed optimism about a potential agreement with Iran, with Pakistan likely to host a second round of negotiations, following a meeting between Iranian and Pakistani officials. Despite this diplomatic push, tensions remain critically high. Iran has threatened to restrict Red Sea shipping if the US maintains its blockade of Iranian ports, which Washington claims has severed Tehran's maritime trade – a claim contested by Iranian reports of ongoing vessel movement.