Trump backs ‘final offer’ after Iran talks fail

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump was closely involved in high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran and has backed a “final and best offer” to Tehran after negotiations in Islamabad collapsed without agreement, Vice President J D Vance said.

We have not forgotten US breaches: Iran hardens stand amid peace talks

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:25 AM

Tehran, April 12 (IANS) Iran has taken a firm stance amid ongoing negotiations with the US, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declaring that the country “has not forgotten and will not forget” past breaches of promise by the United States, underscoring deep mistrust even as talks continue in Islamabad.

No deal in US-Iran talks, says JD Vance

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance said negotiations with Iran failed to produce an agreement after more than 20 hours of talks in Islamabad, warning that Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms was “bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America.”

US media track marathon Iran talks, tensions

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US media coverage of the ongoing Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday focused on prolonged negotiations, deep divisions over key issues, and heavy security measures surrounding the high-level meetings in the Pakistani Capital.

US intel sees China weighing Iran support

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US intelligence assessments cited by American media suggest China may be weighing a more active role in Iran’s conflict, even as Beijing seeks to avoid a wider war.

Marco Rubio revokes green cards of Iran-linked trio

IANS | April 12, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the lawful permanent resident status of three Iranian nationals with alleged ties to figures associated with Iran’s revolutionary regime, leading to their arrest and detention pending removal, the State Department said.

India’s 2047 vision rooted in policy: Vinay Kwatra

IANS | April 12, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) India’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is anchored in informed academic and policy discourse, India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, said while addressing a major conference in Texas.

US holds talks with Iran amid Trump's victory claims

IANS | April 12, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) The United States is engaged in high-level, face-to-face trilateral talks with Pakistan and Iran in Islamabad, even as President Donald Trump asserted that Washington had already secured a strategic victory regardless of the outcome.