US Iran talks

Middle East Roundup, Aug 11: World warns Israel as West Bank faces worst displacement since 1967

The UN Security Council convenes an urgent session on the deteriorating West Bank situation, with Pakistan warning that settlement expansion, settler violence and Israeli measures are eroding prospects for Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, Israel-Lebanon talks are set to resume in September amid fresh strikes, while US-Iran diplomacy remains focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

August 11, 2026

Middle East Roundup: Pakistan, seven Muslim countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza

Countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza, citing attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian violations; Oil prices also finish mixed as markets try to understand developments regarding a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

August 6, 2026

Middle East Roundup: Pakistan joins regional powers to press diplomacy amid widening Middle East tensions

Israel continues operations in Gaza and Lebanon despite US-backed efforts to secure Hamas' disarmament, while Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt reaffirm dialogue and coordination to prevent further regional escalation.

August 5, 2026

Middle East Roundup: US pushes diplomacy as Israel-Lebanon talks, Gaza tensions test regional peace

Lebanon and Israel begin a seventh round of US-mediated talks in Rome, Washington targets a Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday; Qatar blames Israel for delaying implementation of the Gaza peace plan.

August 4, 2026

Certain people within Israel hate deal between Washington, Tehran: Vance

July 16, 2026

Pakistan urges US-Iran to resume talks, reaffirms push for regional peace

Foreign Office spokesperson says many countries are facing economic consequences due to instability in the Strait of Hormuz; adds that Pakistan calls for the resumption of technical talks in line with the Islamabad MoU and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement of June 22.

July 16, 2026

Middle East Roundup, June 27: US launches fresh strikes on Iranian military targets, says CENTCOM

US Central Command claims the strike follows another attack by the IRGC on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz; Pakistan’s foreign office says Araghchi expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s ‘continued support’ in ‘advancing the peace process’; Rubio says a ‘lot of work ahead’ still left to be done, as Lebanon, Israel, and US sign trilateral framework.

June 27, 2026

Middle East Roundup, June 26: Trump says unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to buy American wheat, soy beans, corn

Says there was a “lot of work ahead" left to be done, adds agreement establishes a "clear and structured process" to disarm Hezbollah, its infrastructure; Lebanon's ambassador to Washington says accord is first step to restore Lebanese sovereignty, territorial integrity.

June 26, 2026

Middle East Roundup, June 25: Iran deal won't undermine Gulf security, Rubio tells GCC

Says Iran cannot charge toll or fee for Hormuz; promises Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests in talks with Iran; Ghalibaf says agreement reached with the help of Pakistani mediation was the result of the resistance, authority of the "brave Iranian nation."

June 25, 2026