Joint statement calls humiliation a violation of international law

Negotiations 'professional and productive' but unresolved issues persist

'Time is on our side,' Trump says

European leaders welcome progress, hope for energy market relief

"I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told reporters in New Delhi.

Number of ships transiting Hormuz will return to pre-war level in 30 days under potential deal: Tasnim

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.

"Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon," Shehbaz Sharif said

"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly," Trump said.

Diplomacy to avert escalation in the US-Iran conflict gathered pace yesterday amid signs that US President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin, as gaps remain in the peace talks despite “some progress”.

Israel expands warnings of strikes in southern Lebanon

Trump is now at risk of seeing the US ‌and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran

Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation".

There is a “50-50 chance” of a US-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates said yesterday, as Israel and Iran each fear the other may launch a surprise attack amid a diplomatic push to end the conflict.

Visit follows Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington

The war has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with the surge in oil prices stoking fears of rampant inflation

Asim Munir could visit Tehran as early as Thursday, Iranian media reports

Trump told Israel this will happen, Israeli officials say

The US and Iran stuck to opposing stances yesterday over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some good signs” in talks.