Pakistan sends 13,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence pact

A year after signing its joint strategic defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has send its first-ever military contingent of around 13,000 troops and 10 to 18 jets to the Kingdom, the Middle East nation has said. The contingent has deployed at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector of Saudi Arabia. 

Islamabad talks failed due to ‘unreasonable’ US demands: Iran vows to protect national interests

Criticising the US after the two sides failed to achieve a breakthrough in the talks in Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad, Iranian state media said on Sunday that the negotiations failed due to the “unreasonable” demands by the Americans. It further said that the US should refrain from making “excessive demands and unlawful requests”.

Iran denies US account of vessels passing Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad talks falter

Iran has dismissed a statement by the United States regarding the movement of its naval ships through the Strait of Hormuz. A spokesperson for Iran’s joint military command said that control over any vessel passing through the strategic waterway lies with Iran’s armed forces, according to state media.

‘Going to have big problems’: Trump warns China against supplying weapons to Iran

Doubling down on his claims of the US completely destroying Tehran’s military capabilities, President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) warned China over shipping weapons to Iran and said Beijing will only create problems for itself if it decides to take such a step. His remarks came after a US media report claiming China might supply weapons to Iran while the Islamic Republic holds talks with the US in Pakistan capital of Islamabad.

‘Gave best offer to Iran, no breakthrough yet’: JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks

Speaking after the conclusion of three rounds of high-stakes ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance described the discussions with the Iranian delegation as constructive, but acknowledged that no final agreement has been reached so far.

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks LIVE: Vance leaves Pakistan; Israel-Lebanon remain on edge

The talks between the United States (US) and Iran have failed, and the American delegation is expected to Pakistan soon, said Vice President JD Vance in an early morning press conference on Sunday after the two sides held a marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad. During the media briefing, Vance said that the US needs affirmative commitment that Iran will not seek nuclear weapon, or tools that help them achieve one fast. The US is leaving a “very simple proposal”, Vance said, which is a “method of understanding” that is Washington’s “final and best” offer. 

‘Deal makes no difference, sweeping the Strait’: Trump downplays Iran talks as US warships cross Hormuz

Reiterating once again that the United States (US) is winning the war against Iran, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that it doesn’t matter to him if the Iranian sides makes a deal with him or not, as the outcome of the conflict has already been decided. His remarks came after the US and Iran held talks in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to cease all hostilities in the Middle East.

First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes in Pakistan, Pope Leo urges end to ‘madness of war’ | 10 Points

The first phase of peace talks between US and Iran delegations concluded in Islamabad on Saturday and the next phase of talks might start on Sunday. The move is aimed at confirming that both sides are on the same page regarding the understandings and agreements reached during today’s peace talks. In the meantime, Pope Leo on Saturday urged world leaders to end the “madness of war,” in an impassioned appeal as senior US and Iranian officials met in Pakistan to discuss ending the six-week conflict.

Trump says US is ‘clearing’ Strait of Hormuz as peace talks underway in Islamabad after 5-hour delay

US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted on Truth Social that the United States has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil shipments. He claimed that “all 28” of Iran’s mine-laying vessels had been sunk and that American forces were ensuring safe passage for international shipping.

LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15

The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram on Saturday safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is carrying approximately 20,400 MT of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard. It is expected to arrive at Mumbai on 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said in a statement. Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait on Saturday afternoon, proceeding eastwards. The vessel movement was also confirmed by a government statement giving an update on developments in West Asia.