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The US and Iran are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan, which has been mediating, but remain deeply divided on key issues, even though President Donald Trump has said proposals presented by Tehran were a "basis" for talks. Each side is sticking to competing demands for a deal to end the war, with the fate of shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's war in Lebanon key issues to resolve. How the talks progress could shape the Middle East for generations. Where do both sides stand?An Iranian delegation is due in Islamabad for talks based on a 10-point proposal, which shows little overlap with a 15-point plan Washington previously put forward, suggesting there will be major gaps to bridge. For example, Iran's proposal includes a demand to enrich uranium, which Washington previously ruled out and Trump has insisted is non-negotiable. The 10 points also do not address Iran's missile capabilities, which Israel and the US have both said must be dramatically curtailed. Tehran has said its formidable missile arsenal is non-negotiable, although it is unclear how many of those weapons remain after the war. One Pakistani official in the region said Iran could expect to secure many of its demands, with a focus on reconstruction, reparations and sanctions relief, but could not expect to secure an agreement on uranium enrichment. What will top the agenda? Previous talks have focused on Iran's nuclear programme and missiles. Those issues have now been overshadowed by the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flows. Iran's effective closure of the waterway since the beginning of the war on February 28 has rattled the global economy, pushing up oil prices. Tehran has indicated that under a permanent peace deal, it would seek to charge a fee for ships transiting the strait, which is just 34 km (wide at its narrowest point between Iran and Oman. Trump had threatened to devastate Iran if Tehran did not agree to a ceasefire deal and to reopen the strait. There was no sign Iran had lifted its blockade of the waterway, which has caused the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history, and Tehran said there would be no deal as long as Israel was striking Lebanon. How do Iran and US plans compare? Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Washington had agreed to accept Iran's 10-point plan and that "the United States has, in principle, committed to": non-aggression; continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz; acceptance of enrichment; lifting all primary and secondary sanctions; termination of all resolutions passed by the UN Security Council and Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency; withdrawal of US combat forces from the region; and cessation of war on all fronts, including against the Islamic resistance in Lebanon. According to Israeli sources, Trump's 15-point proposal, previously sent to Iran via Pakistan, called for removing Iran's stocks of highly enriched uranium, halting enrichment, curbing its ballistic missile programme and cutting off funding for regional allies.As the two sides prepare to hold negotiations, Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply. What are the chances of reaching a lasting settlement?Although Trump has declared victory, Washington did not achieve the aims he had announced to justify the war at its outset: to eliminate Iran's ability to attack its neighbours, destroy its nuclear programme and create conditions that would make it easier for Iranians to topple their government. Iran is unlikely to make major concessions on those points and it has indicated it can patiently keep on fighting, with the Strait of Hormuz giving it economic leverage over an enemy with superior firepower. What is Israel's position and where does Lebanon fit in?Israel, which has been pounding Iran's ally Hezbollah in Lebanon in a parallel conflict, sees Tehran as an existential threat. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would like regime change in Iran even though that would probably require boots on the ground and there are no guarantees of stability afterwards. The question of whether the ceasefire covers Israel's war against Hezbollah has become a sticking point that threatens the truce. The US and Israel say Lebanon is not included in the agreement, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said a halt in hostilities in Lebanon was an essential condition of Tehran's deal with Washington. Israel said it had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, but said the deal did not include halting military action in Lebanon. Related Story
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Pakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of talks between the United States and Iran due to take place in Islamabad.No reason was given in the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration late Wednesday, but authorities in the capital have often announced holidays or restrictions for security reasons ahead of high-profile diplomatic events.Pakistan has been preparing for high-stakes talks involving US and Iranian representatives over the war in the Middle East, with the White House saying Vice President JD Vance will be leading a team to the negotiations in Islamabad "this weekend".The holidays on Thursday and Friday apply only to the Islamabad Capital Territory, the notice posted by Islamabad's district commissioner on Wednesday said. Related Story
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As schools across Dubai begin their new terms, I want to share something important with my younger brothers and sisters. Not too long ago, when I was in school, I noticed something strange. Many of
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Local boy Alex Aranburu sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday as French youngster Paul Seixas stretched his overall lead.Aranburu pipped Norwegian Tobias Halland Johannessen by
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Lift heavy, live light! Khloé Kardashian is opening up to ET about her current fitness routine and it's just as effective as it is heartwarming.While The Kardashians star still makes it a point to hit
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a message on X, “May our nation remain in God’s protection…” The President’s quote reflects a moment of unity and reassurance across the UAE. It underscores
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The first non-Iranian oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday since a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced, according to the MarineTraffic monitor.The MSG, a Gabon-flagged oil tanker
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The Premier League resumes this weekend after a break for international games with Arsenal’s push for a first title in more than two decades buoyed by a timely win in Europe.The leaders return to league
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No matter how far one scrolls online, it tends to usually be the same kind of predictable content: a product being sold, a news update, or an influencer displaying their talent or lifestyle. Yet
