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US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The United States is weighing a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and says it is optimistic a deal can be reached. Tehran has warned it will halt Red Sea shipping unless Washington ends its naval blockade

The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. The post US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.