Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire, thanks to a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. Both sides have since claimed victory but who, if…

Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.