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Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during theIran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 -
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockadingUS orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse
Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 -
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after high-level direct talks in Pakistan onUS and Iran fail to reach deal after high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 12, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks underUS suspends bombing of Iran as Pakistan secures two-week conditional ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 8, 2026 -
Pakistan has proposed a two-stage plan to end the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, andPakistan proposes two-stage plan to end US-Israel war on Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 7, 2026 -
China and Pakistan have jointly announced a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stabilityChina and Pakistan announce five-point plan to push Middle East ceasefire
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 2, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could be destroyed if Tehran doesTrump threatens to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened
Middle East, News, US March 31, 2026 -
Pakistan convened a high-level diplomatic meeting on March 29, 2026, hosting foreign ministers from Turkiye,Pakistan hosts foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt to discuss ways to end Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 30, 2026














