Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday

The U.S. was said to have sent Iran a peace plan via Pakistan on a day that the Iranians fired a torrent of missiles across the region.

By Anushka Patil

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran - WSJ

The Back-Channel Diplomacy Behind Trump’s U-Turn on Iran  WSJ

Pakistan’s effort to mediate U.S.-Iran talks appears to gather steam

Iran praised Pakistan’s “good intentions” but did not say how it had responded. A Pakistani analyst described “significant and rapid progress” in indirect talks.

By Shaiq Hussain, Leo Sands

'Trump would benefit from rereading Obama's 2015 speech on Iran'

The US president belatedly realized that the military option carried significant risks. Yet, his administration included recognized experts on Iran, notes Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.

Jack Keane warns ceasefire with Iran would 'play right into their hands' as Trump signals deal progress

Retired Gen. Jack Keane warns against an Iran ceasefire, saying it plays into Tehran's hands and that sustained military pressure is the path to a deal.

Why is Trump asking for Europe’s help in war on Iran?

Former French Ambassador to the US Gerard Araud argues that Europe is right to avoid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Unclear 'how much of a negotiation is taking place' between US and Iran

Iran has received a US plan to pause the war in the Middle East, officials said on March 25 — a proposal sent even as Washington deploys paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Tehran did not confirm receiving the plan and publicly dismissed Washington's diplomatic efforts. For FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, a lot of aspects of those negotiations remain unclear: how far have they gone, who is the US dealing with, and what the US is deploying troops in the Middle East for amid as it says it is...

By FRANCE24

Iran outlines critical conditions for ending war with US

Iran doubles down on 'no talks with US' as Pakistan hands over Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan

As Iran doubled down on Trump's claim of having “productive talks,” officials stated they have received US' proposal for a possible ceasefire by Pakistan

Iran rejects US proposal, lays out 5 conditions for ending war: report

Iran’s state-owned broadcaster Press TV reported on Wednesday that Tehran had “responded negatively” to an American proposal aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on the country. The report cited a senior political-security official. “The official with knowledge of the details of the proposal, speaking exclusively to Press TV, said Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the timing of the war’s end,” the report said. More to follow

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Americans Say US-Iran War Gone Too Far, Many Fear Gas Price Hike: Poll

While Trump is deploying warships and troops to the Middle East, about 59 per cent of Americans say US military action in Iran has been excessive.

Pakistan offers to host peace talks as Israel and Iran exchange heavy fire - thenationalnews.com

Pakistan offers to host peace talks as Israel and Iran exchange heavy fire  thenationalnews.com

US/Israel-Iran War: Malaysia backs Iran’s right to self-defence, supports Pakistan’s mediation efforts

Mr Ibrahim said Pakistan’s standing in the Muslim world and its relations with the parties involved placed it in a strong position to help create conditions for meaningful negotiations. The post US/Israel-Iran War: Malaysia backs Iran’s right to self-defence, supports Pakistan’s mediation efforts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Iran military says fired missiles at US aircraft carrier

Iran fired cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the military said in a statement carried by state television, warning of further launches when the strike group's ships come in range. The post Iran military says fired missiles at US aircraft carrier appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami