Global shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war - AP News

Global shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war  AP News

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

President Backs Off Threat To Iranian Energy - WSJ

President Backs Off Threat To Iranian Energy  WSJ

Trump soothes markets after hinting at diplomatic end to Iran war

Also in today’s newsletter, Palantir emerges as villain in US election races

Trump says peace talks progressing as Iran officials deny negotiations

Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have taken the lead in efforts to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, though conversations have been indirect thus far.

By Karen DeYoung, Susannah George, Heba Farouk Mahfouz

Pakistan’s army chief attempts to broker Iran peace talks in call with Trump

Diplomatic sources say negotiations in Islamabad may begin next week, though no formal agreement is in place Middle East crisis – live updates Pakistan’s military leadership has been attempting to broker negotiations between the US and Iran, after the White House confirmed that Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, had a phonecall with Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss the conflict. Diplomatic sources said the US and Iran could meet for negotiations in Islamabad as early as this week, to discu...

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad

Pakistan seeks to mediate talks with US, Iran in Islamabad

Pakistan is making a push to mediate talks to end the US-Israel war against Iran, with its powerful army chief holding calls with President Donald Trump to find a resolution to the fighting, people familiar with the matter said. Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke with Trump on Monday, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Pakistan is positioning Islamabad as a location for the talks, one of the people said. It is possible that Trump’s special envoys Ste...

By Bloomberg

Iran's missile blitz, Hormuz crisis or...? HT decodes Trump's sudden change in stance

HT decodes the question that everybody is asking now on the US-Iran war: Why talk of diplomacy now, when neither side appears to be backing down?

FO urges media to refrain from speculation amid reports of Islamabad hosting US-Iran talks

The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday urged the media to refrain from speculation and await official announcements when asked about reports of Islamabad being a possible venue for talks between the US and Iranian representatives amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. “Pakistan, consistent with its longstanding policy, remains committed to the resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East/Persian Gulf through diplomatic means and engagements,” FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. “Diplomac...

By none@none.com (Tahir Khan)

Iran toughens negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, sources say

Iran’s negotiating posture has hardened sharply since the war began, with the Revolutionary Guards exerting growing influence over decision-making, and it will demand significant concessions from the United States if mediation efforts lead to serious negotiations, three senior sources in Tehran said. In any talks with the U.S., Iran would not only demand an end […]

"Most Respected, Top Person": Who Is Talking To Trump In Iran?

He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is...

Iran denies talks with US as Trump claims 'major points of agreement'

Trump added that his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner held the talks

By agencies

Trump delays military action against Iran’s power plants while engaged in negotiations to conclude the conflict. - tanja7.com

Trump delays military action against Iran’s power plants while engaged in negotiations to conclude the conflict.  tanja7.com