The United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, sparking retaliation from Tehran that has plunged the Middle East into conflict and the global economy into tumult. After 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital, Vance told reporters that no deal could yet be struck. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it,” Vance said, before departing for a nearby airport and flying out of Pakistan. The Iranian military denied that any American warships had entered the waterway and threatened to respond if they do so. Lebanon violenceGhalibaf, speaking shortly after landing in Pakistan, made clear that Iran remained highly suspicious of the United States.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 12, 2026 12:39 UTC