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2026-04-26 21:18
Iran intensifies regional diplomacy to consolidate ceasefire and advance political solutions
TEHRAN – Iran has stepped up an intensive round of regional diplomacy as part of a broader effort to de-escalate tensions and transform the fragile ceasefire into a lasting political settlement, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leading a series of high-level engagements across key capitals.
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2026-04-21 18:56
By Muhammad Mehdi
Pakistan and Iran: Two brotherly nations
It is a great honor for Pakistan that, in these most difficult circumstances, Iran has trusted Pakistan to stop the U.S. war on the Islamic Republic. Along with the honor, this is also a great test for Pakistan, and every step has to be taken with gusto, because nations face difficult times in history. During this time, whoever supports them becomes a part of the memory of the nations.
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2026-04-19 21:19
By Sahar Dadjoo
Iran’s military strength has delivered strategic results: Pakistani journalist
Javed Rana says Tehran’s response altered regional calculations and exposed the limits of U.S. coercive diplomacy
TEHRAN — Pakistan stands at the center of international diplomacy as efforts continue to end nearly two months of multiple war theaters in the Middle East. Leveraging its unique ties with both Tehran and Washington, Islamabad has so far helped secure a two-week ceasefire, creating a crucial window for negotiations on a lasting end to the conflict.
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2026-04-19 15:52
Pakistan Navigated Saudi and UAE Pressure to Advance Potential Iran–U.S. Breakthrough
Pakistan has emerged as a crucial player in the diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the West Asia, according to Javed Rana, a senior Pakistani journalist and geo-strategic affairs expert. In an interview with Tehran Times, Rana said Islamabad was under pressure from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the United States after the war on Iran escalated, but chose a balanced course that avoided military involvement and opened the door to mediation. He argued that Pakistan’s unique ties with Tehran and Washington gave it leverage to help bridge differences and support a possible breakthrough in negotiations. Rana said Iran’s military resilience has altered regional calculations and exposed the limits of U.S. coercive diplomacy, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a major strategic factor. He added that Pakistan’s role could help shape a new regional security framework and reduce the American military footprint in the West Asia.
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2026-04-16 00:27
Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Iran will not compromise on enrichment rights
TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its enrichment rights, asserting that its entitlement to nuclear energy is firmly rooted in international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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2026-04-15 21:11
Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran for high-level mediation talks
TEHRAN - A senior Pakistani delegation led by the country’s army chief arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for high‑level talks with Iranian officials.
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2026-04-12 20:38
No deal in Islamabad due to US extortion
Holding the upper hand on the battlefield, Iran sees no reason to yield to Washington’s excessive demands
TEHRAN- US President Donald Trump has once again intensified threats against Iran following negotiations between Tehran and Washington in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, where high-level talks ended on Sunday without a deal.
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2026-04-12 15:29
By Mir Mohammad Alikhan
Betrayed at the table, unbroken in spirit: Iran’s path to dignified peace with US
ISLAMABAD- As a Wall Street banker with more than thirty years observing the turbulent waters of Iran-U.S. relations—from the transformative 1979 Islamic Revolution that reshaped the Middle East to the high-stakes Islamabad talks unfolding even as I write these words in April 2026—I have witnessed cycles of hope and betrayal that few other relationships can match.
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2026-04-12 01:14
Iran’s strong diplomacy aims to secure regional stability: Velayati
TEHRAN- Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, says Iran’s robust diplomatic approach is focused on safeguarding national sovereignty and promoting regional peace and stability.
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2026-04-12 00:53
By Shahrokh Saei
Tehran enters Islamabad talks with deep distrust of Washington
TEHRAN - High-profile Iranian and American officials held their first round of talks in Pakistan on Saturday in the wake of a two-week ceasefire, following a 40-day US–Israeli war against Iran that began on February 28.
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2026-04-11 20:36
‘Minab 168’ flight: Iran carries the weight of US aggression into Islamabad talks
TEHRAN – As Iran’s delegation departed for negotiations with the United States in Pakistan, the journey itself became an act of remembrance — and a quiet indictment.
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2026-04-11 19:16
Minab Kids Accompanying Negotiators
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2026-04-11 00:12
Islamabad talks: Iran draws red lines, ball in US court
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States are set to hold negotiations on Saturday in Islamabad following a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The truce came after 40 days of unlawful and unprovoked US–Israeli aggression against Iran that began on February 28.
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2026-04-09 02:43
By Garsha Vazirian
The art of American capitulation
The world reacts to the ultimate TACO; threats of 'civilizational death' collapses into a humiliating negotiated retreat
TEHRAN — The announced two-week conditional ceasefire between Iran and the United States on April 8 stands as one of the most telling reversals in recent geopolitical history.
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2026-04-08 22:32
By Soheila Zarfam
After 40 days of Iran’s resistance, a fragile two-week ceasefire
US and Israel break ceasefire hours after announcement, leaving Iran doubtful they're serious about peace
TEHRAN – After 40 days of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate based on a 10-point peace plan that Iran submitted through Pakistan last week. The first round of talks is scheduled for Friday in Islamabad—provided that Israel does not succeed in destroying the ceasefire, which it began violating just hours after the agreement was announced by Pakistan and the warring parties.
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2026-04-06 00:11
Iran’s FM holds Talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls late Saturday with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria to discuss the ongoing US–Israeli military campaign against Iran and its regional repercussions.
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2026-03-31 21:31
China and Pakistan unveil five-point plan to de-escalate Persian Gulf crisis
TEHRAN- China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring stability in the Persian Gulf and the broader West Asia, urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy as regional tensions intensify.
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2026-03-24 21:35
Iran, Pakistan presidents hold phone talks; Pezeshkian urges stronger regional cooperation
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held phone talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday night to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments, and the implications of U.S. and Israeli military actions for regional and global security.
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2026-03-22 00:03
By Matin Jamshidi
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s great affection to eastern neighbors
Iran’s bonds with Pakistan and Afghanistan are unbreakable
TEHRAN - In his New Year message on March 20, the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei pointed to some key issues with a primary focus on national unity, resistance economy, and developing relations with Muslim countries, especially the eastern neighbors.
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2026-02-28 18:35
Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan with no letup in border fighting
Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, after Pakistan said it was in “open war” with its eastern neighbor, the Associated Press reported.
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2026-02-27 23:12
Islamabad and Kabul trade deadly blows as border tensions erupt into open war
TEHRAN — Relations between Pakistan and the de facto authorities in Kabul plunged into a state of open conflict Friday as Islamabad declared “open war” following a massive wave of airstrikes on Afghan targets.
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2026-02-27 18:44
Iran urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve tensions through dialogue
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to show restraint and hold talks as the two countries have traded fire.
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2026-02-23 16:14
Deadly air raids fuel rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul
A senior Pakistani official claimed military air raids along the Afghan border killed at least 70 fighters, though Kabul denied these figures amid escalating regional tensions, Al Jazeera reported Monday.
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2026-02-22 16:29
Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes
Pakistan’s military early on Sunday carried out air raids in Afghanistan, targeting what it called “camps and hideouts” belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported.
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2026-02-17 16:54
Iran’s agriculture minister visits Pakistan to boost bilateral co-op
TEHRAN – Iran’s agriculture minister arrived in Islamabad on Monday at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, Iranian media reported.
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2026-02-14 15:13
COMSTECH meeting: Iran named ‘top vaccine producer in Islamic countries’
TEHRAN – Iran has been named as one of the top three vaccine manufacturers in the Islamic world by the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).
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2026-02-07 16:21
Thousands mourn as victims of ISIS-claimed mosque bombing are buried in Islamabad
Thousands of mourners gathered in Islamabad on Saturday to bury at least 32 victims of a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Shia mosque, Al Jazeera reported.
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2026-02-06 17:56
Explosion during Friday prayers in Islamabad kills over 30
An explosion took place during Friday prayers in the Tarlai area of Islamabad, resulting in 31 deaths and more than 169 injuries, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad.
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2026-01-24 20:56
Tehran thanks Pakistan for voting against anti-Iran resolution at UN
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has, in a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar, expressed his gratitude to Pakistan for voting against an anti-Iran resolution at an emergency meeting of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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2026-01-23 20:30
US-Israeli strategy in Iran reflects long-term regime change tactics: Pakistani expert
Dr. Barrech draws parallels between the current unrest and the 1953 coup in Iran through sanctions, proxies, and disinformation
TEHRAN - Tehran Times spoke exclusively with Dr. Dost Muhammad Barrech, a Pakistani expert in security and regional politics at the University of Balochistan, Quetta, on the ongoing unrest in Iran and the role of external actors. Dr. Barrech argues that U.S. and Israeli support for violent elements within Iran aimed to weaken the country’s economy and undermine national cohesion.