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Ishaq Dar
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Lavrov in Beijing as China and Russia coordinate on Iran war and Trump threatens 50% tariff over weapons shipment
China's Wang Yi condemned the US Iran port blockade as Russia's Lavrov visited Beijing, with a weapons shipment intelligence report deepening US-China friction.
April 14, 2026
Blockade goes live: CENTCOM targets Iranian ports from April 13 as UK and Australia refuse to join
CENTCOM launches a blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 as the UK declines to join, Iran threatens force, and the DOJ warns of oil sanctions prosecutions.
April 13, 2026
Iran walks away from Islamabad talks, Trump responds with Hormuz naval blockade
US President Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse over nuclear and maritime demands.
April 12, 2026
Tehran demands Lebanon ceasefire and frozen assets before Islamabad negotiations begin
Iran's delegation arrives in Islamabad for US peace talks but sets two preconditions: a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen Iranian assets before talks begin.
April 11, 2026
Iran strikes Kuwait and Dubai as President Pezeshkian warns Gulf neighbours over US military bases
Iran struck Kuwait's airport radar and the UAE's Emirates Global Aluminium plant on March 28-29 as Pezeshkian warned Gulf states not to host enemy operations. Day 31.
March 30, 2026
Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline for second time as US-Iran indirect talks advance through Pakistan
Trump extends Iran's Strait of Hormuz deadline to 6 April as Pakistan relays a 15-point US peace plan. Iran rejects the proposal while IRGC navy chief Tangsiri is killed.
March 27, 2026
Why Pakistan suddenly rejected Trump’s Gaza peace plan after earlier support
Find out why Pakistan’s foreign minister rejected Trump’s Gaza peace plan, what changed in the text, and how it reshapes regional diplomacy and politics.
October 3, 2025
India, Pakistan agree to U.S.-mediated ceasefire after weeks of escalation over Pahalgam attack
India agrees to a full ceasefire with Pakistan after U.S.-mediated talks, signalling a pivotal pause in escalating conflict after Kashmir terror attack.
May 10, 2025