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India Strikes 11 Pakistani Air Bases as Pakistan Tries to Rewrite the Ceasefire Narrative

India Strikes 11 Pakistani Air Bases as Pakistan Tries to Rewrite the Ceasefire Narrative

India’s forces reportedly hit 11 Pakistani air bases in a coordinated wave on 10 May, including Nur Khan near Pakistan’s top command in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The report challenges Pakistan’s version of a mutually honour-preserving ceasefire, pointing instead to procurement activity and the reality of where strikes landed, reshaping the post-situation narrative.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia for Putin talks amid rising regional tensions

Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia for Putin talks amid rising regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg to hold high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Iranian state media. The visit comes after meetings in Islamabad aimed at advancing a regional diplomatic agenda amid an ongoing crisis. Both sides are expected to discuss coordination and next steps at a sensitive moment in regional politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026

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Trump warns Iran oil infrastructure could explode within days as talks collapse in Islamabad

Trump warns Iran oil infrastructure could explode within days as talks collapse in Islamabad

The US-Iran standoff entered day 59 amid collapsing diplomacy and widening regional violence. President Trump cancelled a planned mission to Pakistan and demanded Iran “just call” for talks, after rejecting a new peace proposal in Islamabad. Even as a fragile ceasefire holds, the US blockade and Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure continue to squeeze global energy markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
Pakistan eases Islamabad Rawalpindi traffic curbs after US Iran talks fall through

Pakistan eases Islamabad Rawalpindi traffic curbs after US Iran talks fall through

Pakistan has lifted traffic restrictions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, allowing heavy movement of essentials and resuming physical university classes. The change follows the cancellation of a planned second round of US-Iran talks in which Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan without meeting US negotiators. Araghchi called the visit fruitful and praised Pakistan’s role in regional peace.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Trump scraps Witkoff and Kushner trip to Islamabad, citing endless talks with Iran

Trump scraps Witkoff and Kushner trip to Islamabad, citing endless talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump said he has unilaterally cancelled a planned trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad for delegation-level peace talks involving Iran in Pakistan. Trump complained the trip would mean enduring “18 hour flights” without progress, adding the US holds leverage and that Iran can contact Washington instead, effectively sidelining the in-person effort.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 26 Apr 2026
US Iran war talks shift to Islamabad as Tehran fights internally for control

US Iran war talks shift to Islamabad as Tehran fights internally for control

As Iranian and US delegations meet Pakistani mediators in Islamabad, a US think tank says Tehran’s leadership is split. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have gained the upper hand over pragmatist figures like Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Analysts warn this internal power struggle could push Iran toward a tougher negotiating posture ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026

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Four Family Members Shot Dead in Islamabad Suburb Motive Still Unknown

Four Family Members Shot Dead in Islamabad Suburb Motive Still Unknown

Four members of a family were shot dead in Islamabad’s Jhangi Syedan area, according to a report citing a police official. The victims included a woman and a teenager, found inside a house in the suburbs. Police have not revealed the motive yet, and investigations are underway to identify those responsible and understand how the attack unfolded.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
Islamabad braces for elusive US Iran talks as security lockdown strangulates daily life

Islamabad braces for elusive US Iran talks as security lockdown strangulates daily life

Islamabad is in a week-long security lockdown despite no clear timeline for expected US-Iran peace talks. Major roads are sealed, the city’s administrative center remains cordoned off, and commuters and businesses face disruption. Residents are left in uncertainty as officials prepare for delegates to arrive with little warning, underscoring the heavy social and logistical costs of prolonged crackdowns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
JD Vance cancels Islamabad Iran talks as Trump extends ceasefire and demands one unified proposal

JD Vance cancels Islamabad Iran talks as Trump extends ceasefire and demands one unified proposal

US Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad for negotiations with Iran has been indefinitely cancelled, The Wall Street Journal reports. The move comes after President Donald Trump announced a “ceasefire extension” and urged a unified Iranian proposal. Analysts say the decision signals a shift toward coordinating a single diplomatic approach rather than running separate outreach tracks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Islamabad talks fail to bridge Iran US gaps as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Islamabad talks fail to bridge Iran US gaps as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Fifteen hours of Iran US talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with divergent aims and outside Israeli interference undermining hopes of a meaningful deal. A fragile ceasefire is holding, but its durability remains doubtful. Negotiators zeroed in on Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles, while both sides stuck to positions described as non negotiable.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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