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  <date>2026-05-20</date>
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    <name>Esmaeil Baghaei</name>
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    <name>Mohsin Naqvi</name>
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    <date>2026-05-16</date>
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    <text>Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran for a meeting with Iranian officials in a effort to continue talks between Iran and the United States to end the war. </text>
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    <date>2026-05-10</date>
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    <keywords>Iran</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/05/10/iranian-state-tv-says-that-iran-has-sent-its-response-to-the-latest-ceasefire-proposal-from-the-united-states-via-pakist</slug>
    <text>Iranian state TV says that Iran has sent its response to the latest ceasefire proposal from the United States via Pakistan. Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirms that his country received the response. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-21</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/04/21/united-states-president-donald-trump-announces-that-the-ceasefire-will-be-extended-so-that-iran-can-make-a-unified-prop</slug>
    <text>United States president Donald Trump announces that the ceasefire will be extended so that Iran can make a &quot;unified proposal&quot;, upon Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir's request. However, Trump also says the blockade will remain. </text>
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      <date>2026-04-15</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/04/15/a-pakistani-delegation-led-by-military-chief-asim-munir-arrives-in-tehran-to-facilitate-the-continuation-of-diplomacy-be</slug>
      <text>A Pakistani delegation led by military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to facilitate the continuation of diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran. </text>
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    <text>A Pakistani delegation led by military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran, Iran, to facilitate the continuation of diplomacy between Iran and the United States. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-04-12</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/04/12/the-initial-three-rounds-of-ceasefire-talks-between-the-united-states-and-iran-conclude-after-14-hours-however-the-ira</slug>
      <text>The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran conclude after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-12</date>
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    <keywords>Iran</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/04/12/the-initial-three-rounds-of-ceasefire-talks-between-iran-and-the-united-states-conclude-in-islamabad-pakistan-after-14</slug>
    <text>The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States conclude in Islamabad, Pakistan, after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-04-6</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/04/6/pakistan-proposes-a-ceasefire-plan-received-by-the-united-states-and-iran-reportedly-dubbed-the-islamabad-accord-which</slug>
      <text>Pakistan proposes a ceasefire plan received by the United States and Iran, reportedly dubbed the Islamabad Accord, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15–20 day period of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. This comes following reported talks between Pakistani army staff chief Asim Munir, U.S. vice president JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani foreign ministry says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-6</date>
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    <text>Pakistan proposes a ceasefire plan received by Iran and the United States, reportedly dubbed the Islamabad Accord, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15–20 day period of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. This comes following reported talks between Pakistani army staff chief Asim Munir, U.S. vice president JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani foreign ministry says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-03-30</date>
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      <text>Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says that Iran has not started negotiations with the Trump administration but also says that the United States have submitted a negotiation request. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-30</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/30/iranian-foreign-ministry-spokesperson-esmail-baghaei-says-that-iran-has-not-started-negotiations-with-the-united-states</slug>
    <text>Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says that Iran has not started negotiations with the United States but also says that the U.S. have submitted a negotiation request. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-29</date>
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    <keywords>Iran</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen</slug>
    <text>Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via &quot;L'Orient Today&quot;)]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks (&quot;Saudi Gazette&quot;)]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their &quot;full support&quot; for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells &quot;Financial Times&quot; that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and &quot;take the oil&quot; in Iran, although &quot;a deal could be made fairly quickly&quot;. [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 (&quot;Financial Times&quot;)] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by &quot;The New York Times&quot; shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html (&quot;The New York Times&quot;)]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- (&quot;Times of Israel&quot;)]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries</text>
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    <date>2026-03-29</date>
    <hash>bcff45a7afeb1e4d5d7721d9b6b8100944263241</hash>
    <index>10</index>
    <keywords>Iran</keywords>
    <keywords>Middle Eastern crisis</keywords>
    <keywords>Pakistan</keywords>
    <keywords>United States</keywords>
    <score>4</score>
    <slug>/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen</slug>
    <text>Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via &quot;L'Orient Today&quot;)]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks (&quot;Saudi Gazette&quot;)]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their &quot;full support&quot; for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells &quot;Financial Times&quot; that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and &quot;take the oil&quot; in Iran, although &quot;a deal could be made fairly quickly&quot;. [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 (&quot;Financial Times&quot;)] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by &quot;The New York Times&quot; shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html (&quot;The New York Times&quot;)]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- (&quot;Times of Israel&quot;)]2026 Iranian strikes on Israel</text>
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      <date>2026-03-26</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/26/middle-east-special-envoy-steve-witkoff-confirms-that-the-united-states-has-shared-a-15-point-peace-plan-to-iran-through</slug>
      <text>Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that the United States has shared a 15-point peace plan to Iran through the Pakistani government. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-26</date>
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    <text>U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff confirms that the United States has shared a 15-point peace plan to Iran through the Pakistani government. </text>
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    <name>AFP via ''Al-Ahram</name>
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    <permalink>https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/569382/World/Region/Iran-says-examining-new-US-proposal-as-Pakistani-m.aspx</permalink>
    <year>2026</year>
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  <sources>
    <name>Arab News PK</name>
    <day>20</day>
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    <month>5</month>
    <permalink>https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2644319/pakistan</permalink>
    <year>2026</year>
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  <text>Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that Iran has received and is reviewing a new proposal from the United States regarding talks to end the war, while Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi visits Tehran to facilitate exchanges between the two sides. </text>
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