Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran negotiations as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire | First Thing

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Vivian HoApril 10, 2026 at 01:35 PM

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Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going

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Islamabad is preparing to host negotiations between the US and Iran. However, the ceasefire is strained as Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating promises regarding the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they are not allowing oil to pass through as agreed. Simultaneously, Israel attacked Lebanon, which Iran claims violates the truce. In other news, Melania Trump made a surprise address denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urged Congress to give Epstein survivors a public hearing. Her speech has created confusion regarding its timing and purpose, particularly given her husband's desire to move on from the subject.

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Melania urged Congress to give Epstein survivors a public hearing.

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Donald Trump accused Tehran of doing “a very poor job” in upholding promises on the strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan prepared to host negotiations between Iran and the US.

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Israel attacked Lebanon – which Iran claimed violated the truce.

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The agreement also included Iran lifting its near-total blockade of the strait [of Hormuz].

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Ro Khanna 30% Congress 30% Israel 40% Lebanon 40% Jeffrey Epstein ×250% Melania Trump ×260% Islamabad 60% Strait of Hormuz ×370% Pakistan ×270% United States 70% Iran ×580% Donald Trump ×390%

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us-iran negotiations 100% ceasefire 80% strait of hormuz 70% pakistan 60% donald trump 60% jeffrey epstein 50% melania trump 50% israel 40% lebanon 40% global energy supplies 40%