Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates
Pakistani sources say there has been a ‘major breakthrough’ over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Pakistani sources say there has been a ‘major breakthrough’ over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.









The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.