Updated on: Apr 27, 2026 7:55:14 AM IST
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader about US and Israel assassinated his father, Ali Khamenei, on February 28.
US Iran war LIVE updates: As talks with Washington stall, Iran is turning to regional and global partners. After engaging with mediators in Pakistan and Oman, two countries that have often played crucial roles in back channel talks, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is now headed to Russia for high-level consultations with President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
US-Iran peace talks stagnant
The visits come as Iran and the United States remain at odds over how to resume negotiations. Araghchi said it is unclear whether US President Donald Trump is committed to diplomacy, particularly after Washington cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan.
The US has proposed continuing talks by phone, but Iran has declined direct engagement for now. Tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz remain a key concern, affecting both security and energy flows. Vessel traffic remains sharply lower than pre-war levels, according to MarineTraffic data.
Israel bombs Lebanon amid ceasefire
Then there is the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, already tenuous, has failed to hold after PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes on Lebanon. Despite a US-brokered extension meant to hold for at least three weeks, Israel has repeatedly bombed the country. Over four people died in fresh strikes, Lebanese media reported.
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US-Iran peace talks stagnant
The visits come as Iran and the United States remain at odds over how to resume negotiations. Araghchi said it is unclear whether US President Donald Trump is committed to diplomacy, particularly after Washington cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan.
The US has proposed continuing talks by phone, but Iran has declined direct engagement for now. Tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz remain a key concern, affecting both security and energy flows. Vessel traffic remains sharply lower than pre-war levels, according to MarineTraffic data.
Israel bombs Lebanon amid ceasefire
Then there is the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, already tenuous, has failed to hold after PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes on Lebanon. Despite a US-brokered extension meant to hold for at least three weeks, Israel has repeatedly bombed the country. Over four people died in fresh strikes, Lebanese media reported.
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Apr 27, 2026 7:52:34 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: âNeighbours our priorityâ, says Iran FM after Oman talks on Hormuz transit
US Iran news LIVE: Abbas Araghchi said Iranâs neighbours remain a priority after talks in Oman, thanking his hosts for discussions on bilateral and regional issues.
He said both sides, as âlittoral states of the Strait of Hormuzâ, focused on ensuring safe transit for regional countries and global trade.
Apr 27, 2026 7:45:48 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iran offers to reopen Hormuz for US, seeks to delay nuclear talks, says report
US Iran news LIVE: Iran has proposed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US war on the country, as per an Axios report. They also propose to delay nuclear talks.
The plan, conveyed through mediators during Abbas Araghchiâs visits to Pakistan and Oman, focuses on lifting the US blockade first and restoring shipping.
Apr 27, 2026 7:38:05 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: US says they blocked 38 Iranian ships in Hormuz
US Iran news LIVE: A two-week US blockade has stopped 38 ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports, United States Central Command said Monday. The command said American forces directed the vessels to turn back or return to port, but did not specify where the interceptions took place.
This follows operations last week in which US forces boarded tankers linked to Iranâs shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean.
