U.S. President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" that he will extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran when it expires on Wednesday. He says Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Pakistan and hold possible peace talks with Iran.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump is issuing a strong threat to Iran, demanding it immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. "Starting now, the United States Navy - the best in the world - will begin the process of imposing a blockade on all vessels attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The US military announced that the blockade will be imposed on Monday.
World politicsThe United States and Iran met for the first day of direct peace talks in the Pakistani capital. But differences remain deadlocked, including over the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources. President Donald Trump commented on the talks, saying they 'make no difference' to him.
WorldDelegations from the United States and Iran are ready to participate in talks in Pakistan on a possible peace deal. Late on Friday, the Iranian delegation, led by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived. Vice President J.D. Vance is representing the United States.
WorldThe USA's Vice President J.D. Vance calls Europe a "important ally" despite disagreements on trade when he meets the EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome.
BusinessThe USA's Vice President J D Vance claims that the talks about Iran's nuclear energy program are going in the right direction.
WorldUSA's Vice President J D Vance is calling for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia – and means that the Russians "asked for too much" regarding peace agreements.
ConflictsNato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte was received by the US President at the White House. But the statements to the media in connection with the meeting dealt very little with the military alliance Nato.
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