How Crucial Was Saudi Arabia to the US-Iran Talks?

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional security and U.S.-Iran talks

Riyadh, June 29 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed regional security and ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran during a phone call on Sunday. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministers reviewed developments related to the []

Foreign Ministers of UAE, Iran Discuss Regional Developments

Abu Dhabi, June 26 (QNA) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi discussed, in a phone call today, the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments following the agreement on, and signing of, a memorandum of understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

U.S., Iran meet in Switzerland as fresh Trump threat angers Tehran

The talks began with U.S., Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives present, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg

According to the US official, the technical talks are moving ahead

US, Iran agree to continue discussions

US and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the funeral of Iran’s previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for [] The post US, Iran agree to continue discussions appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Iran-US war latest: Trump talks up progress on peace deal – but Tehran remains silent

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

WATCH LIVE: Vance Speaks After First US-Iran Talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance spoke after the first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, describing the negotiations as a significant step toward improving relations and addressing key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. Both sides reported progress and agreed to continue discussions under a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a broader agreement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com #IslamabadMoU #usirantalks #pakistan #qatar #switzerlandtalks #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.

Rubio hails U.S.-gulf Arab unity despite that region’s persistent concerns about Iran agreement

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that relations between the United States and its gulf Arab partners are rock solid, despite fears by some of them that they might be left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran. Rubio used a three-day, three-nation trip to the United Arab Emirates, []

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner had positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar.

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more

Tahawol: Renewed tension between Iran and US discussed

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a "really, really good"

JUST IN: US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a really, really good meeting with Gulf countries.@BRICSNews

What Makes Iran Tough to Negotiate With?

"Iranian negotiators are VERY EFFECTIVE." Former US Ambassador Edward Djerejian analyzes Iran's approach to negotiations with the United States. #Iran

CNN: US and Iran not set for high-level meetings; confusion remains

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes reported that, according to Qatari diplomats, no high-level discussions are expected between the US and Iran. “Everything we’ve heard from the Qatari diplomats at this point says no high-level discussions are going to happen,” Ms Holmes told Sky News Australia. “Steve Whitkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, met with those Qatari officials, and tomorrow the Iranians are going to be meeting with those Qatari officials. “It seems as though nobody was on the same page.”

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— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments. The meeting, according to the ministry, reviewed the latest developments in negotiations between the United States and Iran under the The post Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday.The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability.

Top Saudi, US diplomats discuss Washington-Tehran agreement, Hormuz navigation

Talks held on sidelines Gulf-US ministerial meeting in Manama, says Saudi Foreign Ministry

UAE and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Hormuz and MOU

UAE and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Hormuz and MOU UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke over the phone on Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Emirati state media has reported. The Emirati minister stressed to Araghchi the importance of protecting maritime corridors and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran had said it must control shipping going through the crucial chokehold. Al-Nahyan said every part of the MOU signed between Iran and the US must be adhered to, and said that diplomacy and dialogue were the best way to solve regional difficulties, Emirati state media reported.

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Iran strikes on US assets 'lawful exercise of self-defense': Esmail Baghaei

Tehran [Iran], July 13 (ANI): Amidst the renewed tensions between the US and Iran in the Gulf region, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded on Sunday (local time) to the United Nations regarding the organisation's recent 'concern' over the issue. In an 'X' post, Baghaei stressed that the situation is not a 'military confrontation' but rather 'the continuation of a blatant and unprovoked

US-Iran negotiations go into Day 2 after Trump shakes talks with threats, Hormuz closure

The comments from afar – on social media and to news outlets – complicated efforts by Vice President J D Vance and mediators Pakistan and Qatar to keep Iran engaged in discussions

US says Witkoff, Kushner had positive talks in Doha on Iran deal

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held positive discussions in Qatar and progress is being made on technical talks with Iran, according to a senior administration official, as the countries seek to turn an interim peace deal into a ...

Caught On Camera: Qatar 'Snubs' JD Vance At US-Iran Talks In Switzerland, Hugs Sharif

The incident unfolded during crucial quadrilateral meetings between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.

Pak PM meets Iran, Qatar to revive negotiations as Islamabad MoU violated

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran and Qatar during separate talks in an effort to revive negotiations with the US

Rubio, UAE President Discuss Iran Deal and Strait of Hormuz Security

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and [] The post Rubio, UAE President Discuss Iran Deal and Strait of Hormuz Security appeared first on The Media Line.

The Pakistani general who brought Trump & Iran together

One of the unlikely brokers of the US-Iran agreement was Pakistan’s top general Asim Munir. Our hosts chart the rise of the man who has charmed Donald Trump and inserted his country into the heart of the year's biggest diplomatic moment. 0:00 How did Pakistan become a key player in the Iran war? 1:47 Trump's new favorite strongman 9:08 What was the mood in Islamabad during the talks? 15:12 Is India being sidelined by the US? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #iran #pakistan

Turkey, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia hold Cairo talks on Iran, Libya, Gaza

The Cairo meeting illustrates how the US is engaging with various Muslim countries in the region.

Rubio meets UAE President, “reaffirms US commitment” to Gulf country’s security

During his Gulf tour, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to discuss the US-Iran peace framework. Rubio reaffirmed America's commitment to Emirati security while emphasising that lasting regional peace requires halting Iranian proxy attacks and handling Lebanon's ceasefire negotiations independently.

Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend?

Pakistan’s role in facilitating diplomatic talks during the Iran conflict has brought it international attention and praise from global leaders. The engagement, which included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir, has been described by analysts as one of Islamabad’s most visible diplomatic interventions in recent years. The talks, which involved Iran and [] The post Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Kuwait, UAE to strengthen military ties

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed on Tuesday with Kuwaiti Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Khaled Al-Shuraian strengthening bilateral defense t...

Baqai: Quadrilateral Meeting Between Iran, US, Qatar, Pakistan in Switzerland

Baqai: Quadrilateral Meeting Between Iran, US, Qatar, Pakistan in Switzerland

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart