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Iran?** Loyalists are concerned over reports that billions of dollars in frozen assets could be made available to Tehran, with senior Republican saying the reported details of the peace deal appear too close

No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive

comments came as Pakistan’s civil and military leadership is [travelling across the region](/news/2026/4/14/pakistan-pm-headed-to-saudi-and-turkiye-amid-prospect-of-new-us-iran-talks) in what some observers have begun calling the “Islamabad Process”, reflecting the government’s attempt to frame negotiations

As Trump visits Beijing, an LA-area mayor admits to acting as an agent for China

negotiating with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, in a remarkably friendly visit despite friction between the two nations on trade, sanctions, and China's role in the Iran war. Back at home, court documents

First Thing: White House correspondents’ dinner suspect to be charged as motive examined

negotiate an end to the war and that it must agree never to have a nuclear weapon, while Pakistan’s leaders have sought to revive the stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran. ## **Texas tornado

First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

negotiations, which the US had said would take place on Monday in Pakistan, into doubt. Iran state media reported on Sunday evening that [Tehran is not currently planning](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) to take part

First Thing: US-Iran ceasefire at risk after exchange of fire in strait of Hormuz

negotiations up to before the strikes?** There were reports the two sides could be nearing an agreement to halt the war, with a one-page memorandum shared between Washington and Tehran, via Pakistan. [Here

First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive

Trump took a muted approach as he sidestepped questions on Taiwan. A White House readout of the meeting published later also omitted mention of the country. ## **At least 24 killed in Kyiv

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

comments as "a damp squib". It lacked even "one single new proposal", she told me. The response across the Channel is mixed. Quite different on trade and the economy, as opposed to defence and security

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says | First Thing

negotiators in Washington. - **For the latest updates,** [follow our liveblog](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/15/iran-war-live-news-us-naval-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-pakistan-peace-talks-middle-east-crisis-latest). ## **House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump** ![Composite image of Jamie Raskin and JD Vance](https://i.guim.co.uk

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

negotiating positions amid Tehran’s “seriously fractured” government. He had earlier threatened to renew bombing. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said Trump was “satisfied” with the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and “understands

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Iran to take the initiative has come”. - **How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received?** The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block

First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base

negotiations aimed at a more durable agreement drag on. A similar exchange occurred last Thursday. The war launched by the US and Israel on 28 February has killed thousands of people – mainly in Iran

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

negotiations included lifting US sanctions, ending the US blockade of the strait of Hormuz after the signing of initial understanding, and an immediate end to the war with guarantees against any renewed attack. It followed

First Thing: Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks

negotiations with the US while under threat, adding in the post on X early on Tuesday: “We have prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield.” The head of the UN’s humanitarian agency

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as House passes war powers resolution | First Thing

negotiating with Israel without Hezbollah as part of its effort to reassert the government’s control over the country and disarm the armed group. And, despite the joint commitment to a ceasefire, Israel carried