Tagged: Pakistan

U.S. and Iran announce an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
Greg Myre | Jun 15, 2026, 9:55 AM UTC

Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.
Kate Bartlett | Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

A little bit country, a little bit Desi: A Pakistani American's hybrid music
On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.
Malaka Gharib | May 23, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC

Pakistan says it's hopeful a U.S.-Iran deal can happen soon
"Our hope and expectation is for an agreement sooner rather than later," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told NPR.
NPR Staff | May 6, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC

Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
NPR Staff | Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC

Iran's foreign minister leaves Pakistan, then Trump cancels U.S. delegation's travel
After arriving on Friday, Iran's Abbas Araghchi has left Islamabad, prompting President Trump to announce that his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will no longer travel there Saturday for peace talks
NPR Staff | Apr 25, 2026, 6:35 AM UTC

Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire
Three vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump extended the ceasefire but kept the blockade.
NPR Staff | Apr 22, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC

Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.
NPR Staff | Apr 21, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC

The U.S. military says it will blockade Iranian ports as Iran peace talks collapse
After talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, President Trump said the U.S. will "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military said it would blockade ships entering or exiting Iranian ports.
NPR Staff | Apr 12, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC

No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad fall through
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after a day of highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, Washington's lead negotiator Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday.
Betsy Joles | Apr 11, 2026, 7:04 AM UTC
