White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt smiles as Small Business Administration Chief Kelly Loeffler looks on during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

White House says ‘not true’ to ceasefire request, US-Iran talks ‘very likely’ in Pakistan

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the US has formally sought a ceasefire extension, stressing that negotiations remain “productive and ongoing,” and said the next round of US-Iran talks will very likely be held in Pakistan again, underscoring its role as the sole mediator. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt smiles as Small…

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaks during the Conference on Disarmament, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva,Switzerland, (AP)

Iran, US make progress in Geneva talks but tensions linger; over 50 fighter jets moved to Middle East

Iran and the United States met for second round of indirect talks in Switzerland’s Geneva on Tuesday. While officials have stated that both nations have made progress, tensions continue to linger between Tehran and Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaks during the Conference on Disarmament, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in…

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