Pakistan’s name comes up again and again regarding peace talks between America and Iran. According to reports, Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir are in constant touch with Iran. Donald Trump has also praised them on many occasions, but meanwhile, there is one country which is silently making continuous efforts to stabilize the regional situation and that is Egypt, a country in the Middle East. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi discussed the regional situation with French President Emmanuel Macron.

What did the Egyptian President say?

He said that his country is helping in making a peace agreement between America and Iran. In a phone conversation, Al Sisi said Egypt is in constant and intensive contact with various relevant parties to help reach a comprehensive agreement between the US and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported. He said that Egypt’s stance in this matter is based on the principles of international law and respect for the sovereignty of countries and their resources.

Hormuz Strait should remain open- Macron

French President Macron said that France is making efforts to establish lasting peace in the region and prevent the Middle East from slipping into anarchy. He also stressed that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and there should be no restriction on the movement of ships through there. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had said that America and Iran have come very close to a nuclear deal. However, he also warned that if talks are not successful then military action will also remain an option.

What did Trump say now?

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that his government’s biggest priority is to ensure that Iran can never acquire nuclear weapons. Trump said that we are close to a very good agreement. If this agreement is reached then it will be good, otherwise we will have to move ahead on the military option. He claimed that Iran has agreed to conditions under which it will not develop or acquire nuclear weapons.

Trump said that I asked what would happen if you buy nuclear weapons from someone else? Now this also includes that we will neither make nor buy nuclear weapons in any way. The President described the talks as difficult, but said progress was being made slowly. He said that they are going to have very tough talks, it takes time but gradually we feel that we are moving towards our destination.

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Regarding the US-Iran peace talk, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said that serious talks are going on between the two countries, but there are differences between the two countries on issues like enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz. Sachdev said that the talks between America and Iran are becoming very serious, but there are many challenges in it.

While talking to news agency ANI, Robinder Sachdev said that the talks between America and Iran are becoming very serious. However, there are many challenges in solving this complex puzzle. There are some parts of this puzzle that cannot be changed. Iran says that uranium cannot be sent out of the country. Donald Trump demands that drums filled with uranium powder be placed on the runway of Tehran airport, which can be transported by US Air Force cargo aircraft.

What are the main demands of Iran?

He said that at present no reconciliation is possible in both the situations. Sachdev also emphasized that Iran also wants peace in Lebanon and wants to free its funds from freezing. He told that apart from the uranium issue, there are many other demands. Iran is demanding permanent peace in any region including Lebanon, relaxation of sanctions and release of its frozen funds.

On the other hand, the US is demanding that uranium be removed, a ban on enrichment for a certain number of years and Iran’s ballistic missile program be reduced or banned. Apart from this, America has so far failed to open the Hormuzian Claw.

Hormuz became the biggest issue

Robinder Sachdev said that the real problem is that all these issues existed earlier also, but now a super weapon has emerged – ‘Claw of Hormuz’. The Strait of Hormuz was not used as a weapon before the war, but it has been tested after the war. Despite America’s use of bombs and economic blockade, neither America nor Israel has been able to open this claw.

He told that Hormuz has now become a paramount issue and it does not seem that Hormuz will open in the coming days also. Sachdev further said that even if all these issues are resolved. However, in an attempt to gain leverage, the Iranians will take the issue to their supreme leader and it will take a few days for him to respond.

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On the lack of talks between the two countries amid the US-Iran ceasefire, Donald Trump said that the Iranians had sent a new peace proposal, but it could have been better so they rejected it.

“They gave us an offer that could have been even better. The interesting thing is that as soon as I canceled it, within 10 minutes we got a new offer that was much better,” Trump told reporters on Saturday (April 26) before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington from Florida.

Amid stalled talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said that the Iranians had sent a new peace proposal, but it could have been better. Although the US President did not give any information about this new proposal, except that he proposed a lot, he emphasized that one of his conditions is that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.

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Donald Trump defended the decision to cancel the visit of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Pakistan, calling it very expensive. Donald Trump said that it is not appropriate for meetings with unrecognized officials. Trump had canceled the visit of his senior adviser Jared Kushner and Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Steve Witkoff, who were scheduled to go to Islamabad for talks. He cited the long travel time, high expenses and the absence of the Iranian leadership from the proposed meetings.

Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said that Tehran has shared a workable framework with the Pakistani leadership to permanently end the conflict, while he raised serious questions over the US commitment to diplomacy.

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Share Market Today on April 17: The domestic stock market is currently in the green. Even though the business started with a decline, soon after this both the benchmark indices – Sensex and Nifty are back on track. Sensex has reached 78142 with a gain of 154 points. At the same time, Nifty is seen rising 16 points and trading at 24216.

Today, on the last trading day of the week, the Indian stock market started with a decline. During this period, Sensex fell 12 banks and opened at 77976. At the same time, Nifty also started trading 30 points down at the level of 24166.

Last Thursday, the Sensex closed at 77988.68 with a fall of 122.56 points or 0.16 percent. Similarly, Nifty also closed at 24196.76 with a loss of 34.55 points or 0.14 percent. During this period, a decline was also recorded in Bank Nifty, which fell by 215.55 points and closed at the level of 56086.40.

Asian market

Today there is an atmosphere of decline in Asian markets. Investors are waiting for the results of the ongoing peace talks between America and Iran. During trading on Friday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is trading at the level of 58930.987 with a decline of about 1 percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng also fell 0.69 percent and opened at 26,210. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.4 percent to 6204.25 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also fell 0.3 percent to 8919.70. Of these, only China’s Shanghai Composite has remained stable around 4055 with a slight increase.

condition of wall street

On Thursday, American stock markets closed with slight gains. The S&P 500 closed at 7041.28 with a gain of 0.26 percent, while the Nasdaq settled at 24,102.70 with a jump of 0.36 percent. Growth was also seen in Dow Jones Industrial Average, which managed to jump 115 points or 0.24 percent and close at 48578.72.

crude oil prices

Crude oil prices have fallen on Friday. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.4 percent to $ 93.27 per barrel, while Brent crude fell 1 percent to $ 98.3 per barrel.

us dollar

US Dollar Index (DXY) was seen trading 0.01 percent higher at 98.21 on Friday morning. This index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar against major currencies. This basket includes currencies like British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc etc.

Reduction in tension in West Asia

According to reports, on one hand Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. On the other hand, Iran has said that stopping Israeli attacks is necessary for any talks between America and Iran. Since the current ceasefire is ending on April 21, new talks can start by next week. Trump has even said that the war is nearing its end.

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The first round of talks between America and Iran in Pakistan has failed, but now there are speculations that the second round of talks may start soon. US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is eager for talks and has once again sent a message to America for talks. Vice President JD Vance has also said that some progress has been made in the agreement with Iran in Islamabad Talk. These statements of American leaders show that America’s talks with Iran can happen soon.

What did Trump say on the second round of talks?

Speaking to the media, Trump said, ‘They are very eager to compromise. We have received a message from the other side. We have set up a blockade. They are not doing any business. Iran is not doing business at all and we will keep it that way. There is no fighting happening right now.

The US President reiterated that Iran will never have nuclear weapons. He said that if they did not agree there would be no agreement. He said that we cannot allow any country to blackmail the world. We will not let this happen.

Vance said – progress has been made in talks with Iran

At the same time, US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview to Fox News that Iran has shown some progress in talks on the nuclear issue, that is, it is clear that the path for talks between America and Iran is being cleared. He said that we want to end this process through a large and successful agreement and President Trump does not intend to prolong this process. However, he has also said that Iran itself will have to take steps to take the talks forward.

America considering date and place: report

According to the report of American media CNN, Donald Trump administration officials are internally discussing preparations for a possible second face-to-face meeting with Iran. This meeting can be held before the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran ends next week. Possible dates and locations are being considered by US officials, provided there is progress in ongoing talks with Iran and regional mediators in the coming days. According to the report, Geneva and Islamabad have emerged as possible venues for the next talks. The report also says that Turkey is trying to reduce the distance between America and Iran.

This time the meeting will not be held in Pakistan?

The Associated Press has quoted American officials as saying that a second round of talks could be held between America and Iran in Islamabad or Geneva. This talk is possible only after 16th April i.e. two days later. However, it has not been officially decided yet in which country and when the meeting will be held. During the talks held in Islamabad, the US demanded Iran to stop uranium enrichment for 20 years and remove its high-level enriched reserves from the country, while Iran proposed to reduce them in a shorter period and in a controlled manner. Due to differences on this issue, an agreement could not be reached. However, now it has also come to light that Iran is ready to make some compromise on nuclear enrichment.

A major reason for the failure of talks between America and Iran in Pakistan has come to light. In the Islamabad Talk, the US had proposed to Iran a ban on uranium enrichment for 20 years, but Tehran said that it could agree to it only for five years. This claim has been made in the reports of America’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times quoted two senior Iranian officials and a US official as saying that Tehran has proposed suspending uranium enrichment for five years, which the Trump administration rejected, insisting on a period of 20 years. This demand made by America made it clear that the Trump administration has made a major change in the earlier demands in which Tehran was demanded to permanently stop nuclear enrichment. The US concern was that through this Iran could gain the ability to make nuclear weapons.

This matter can be sealed between Iran and America

Foreign affairs expert Ian Bremer said that the US and Iran could finalize an agreement on a 12.5-year suspension on uranium enrichment. There was a big meeting between America and Iran in Islamabad, which was a senior level meeting after the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.
Repeatedly such messages are being received from America and Iran that back channel talks are going on between the two countries and a deal can be made regarding peace agreement. Even though America has blockaded Iranian ports. Officials told the Wall Street Journal that they were discussing a second round of face-to-face talks, but did not provide any details.

Apart from uranium, issues were also stuck on Hormuz.

Apart from uranium enrichment, the main issue discussed during the Islamabad talk included the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has kept closed, but America has promised to reopen it.

Reuters quoted sources as saying that where the meeting was held between the delegations of the two countries, phones were not allowed. Due to this, when there was a break, JD Vance and Ghalibaf sent messages to their respective countries. A Pakistani government source said, ‘We were hopeful during the talks that some success would definitely be achieved and both sides would reach an agreement. However, circumstances changed.

Araghchi’s attitude became heated in the meeting

According to reports, the tone of Iran’s Foreign Minister, who is often seen calm, also became sharp during the meeting. He had told the US delegation during the meeting, ‘How can we trust you, when in the last Geneva meeting you had said that America will not attack while diplomacy continues?’

80% of the agreement was reached

During the meeting in Pakistan, while Washington’s focus was on the nuclear issue and Hormuz, Tehran wanted a broader consensus. Government source said that when the atmosphere in the meeting became tense, Asim Munir and Ishaq Dar asked for a tea break. Earlier, loud noises could be heard outside the room. Another source involved in the talks said that both the parties had reached very close to the agreement i.e. 80 percent, but then some such proposals came forward on which the talks went wrong. Although an attempt was made by Pakistan to soften the atmosphere, no one from either side showed any desire to reduce tension.

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On the 26th day of the US-Israel-Iran war, efforts to negotiate have become more difficult. Iran has presented its main demands to America through mediators. These demands are so strict that many experts say that reaching a consensus on them still seems a long way off.

What did Iran demand from America?

Iran has 4 main demands:

1. No military attacks in future: Iran said that a written guarantee should be given from both America and Israel that there will never be any further military action against Iran.
2. Full compensation for war losses: Full compensation (war reparations) for the loss of life and property caused in the war has been sought from America and its allies.
3. Complete control over the Strait of Hormuz: Iran wants to have formal and complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. Also, strict conditions can be imposed on American and Israeli ships.
4. No restrictions on ballistic missile programme: Iran clearly said that there will be no ban or restriction on its ballistic missile and drone programs.

Iran has more important demands. According to reports, Iran has also said:

• All American military bases in the Gulf area should be closed.
• Israel should immediately stop attacks on Hezbollah.
• All economic sanctions imposed on Iran should be completely removed.

Iran’s stance has now become stricter than before. Tehran told the mediators that Trump had cheated twice before, so no risk would be taken for the third time. America’s sending more troops is also increasing Iran’s doubts.

Iran rejected Trump’s claim

US President Donald Trump had said yesterday that Iran will not make nuclear weapons and talks are going well, but Iran has clearly denied that any direct talks are taking place. Tehran is saying that messages are coming only through intermediaries (like Oman, Qatar, Pakistan).

Iran prefers JD Vance as a negotiator, while earlier meetings with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have failed.

How is the current situation amidst the discussion of peace talks?

Meanwhile the attacks continue. Hezbollah fired more than 30 rockets at Haifa-Nahariya. Iran carried out drone attacks on Israeli aerospace factories. Israel continued attacks on Iranian targets including Shiraz Airport. A fire broke out in the fuel tank of Kuwait Airport.

Due to tension in Hormuz, oil prices remain around $ 94-97 per barrel. Iran has said that it will allow non-enemy ships to pass, but not the ships of enemy countries.

What is India’s role between Middle East war and peace talks?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Trump on phone and appealed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe and for early peace in the area. India is cautious about its oil supply and the safety of its citizens. The situation is still very sensitive. After these strict demands of Iran, the path of talks has become more complicated. If no agreement is reached soon, Trump has warned of another attack on Iran’s power plants.

Countries around the world are hoping for this war to end soon, but the stance from both sides remains tough.