The first planned U.S.-Iranian peace talks are set to begin in the Pakistani capital Islamabad from Saturday.

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by…

The first planned U.S.-Iranian peace talks are set to begin in the Pakistani capital Islamabad from Saturday.

There was no sign Iran was lifting its near-total blockade of the strait, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies.

U.S. and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah over Lebanon negotiations.

Trump complained that Iran was “doing a very poor job” by not allowing the free flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently.

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

Meanwhile, Israel pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon even as Iran conditioned talks on a pause to fighting there.

Iran and US continue direct talks in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.