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Former US admiral urges Iran to hand over nuclear material under any deal

Apr 12, 2026, 01:26 GMT+1

Retired US Vice Admiral Robert Harward said on Saturday Iran should be required to relinquish uranium-related materials and accept strict international oversight as part of any future nuclear agreement, arguing such steps are necessary to prevent weaponization.

Speaking on Newsmax TV’s “Saturday Agenda,” Harward said US negotiators should seek commitments from Tehran that go beyond limiting enrichment, including transferring nuclear material and agreeing to binding restrictions on both nuclear and missile programs.

“Sure they can,” he said when asked whether Iran could give up uranium-related capabilities, adding: “I think that should be part of the negotiations.”

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Senior IRGC officials arrive in Pakistan for ‘consultation’ - CNN

Apr 12, 2026, 00:49 GMT+1

High-ranking members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for “consultation” as part of ongoing Iran–US negotiations in Islamabad, a source told CNN.

The officials reportedly include senior figures from the IRGC, air force, navy, and the Quds Force.

"Flight tracking data indicated the arrival of at least one aircraft operated by Pouya Air, a company sanctioned by the US over its ties to the IRGC. The aircraft landed at Nur Khan airbase outside Islamabad, a restricted facility used for VIP arrivals," the report said.

Pakistan proposes joint patrols in Strait of Hormuz during Iran-US talks

Apr 12, 2026, 00:42 GMT+1

Pakistan put forward a proposal to regulate navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including joint patrols, during direct US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad, according to a diplomatic source cited by Al Jazeera Arabic.

The source said the talks between US and Iranian delegations were direct, with Pakistani officials participating in the discussions.

Under the proposal, Pakistan suggested a framework for regulating maritime navigation through the strategic waterway, including the establishment of joint patrols in the strait.

Pezeshkian cites Israel strikes in Lebanon as tension rises during Iran-US talks

Apr 12, 2026, 00:19 GMT+1

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday Israel’s continued strikes inside Lebanon are a key source of regional tension as Iran and the United States hold negotiations in Islamabad, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

Pezeshkian urged the United States and other countries to pressure Israel to halt the attacks.

US demands 400kg uranium exit, zero enrichment and Hormuz control

Apr 11, 2026, 23:23 GMT+1

Pro-government influencer Ali Gholhaki said on Saturday the US is demanding the exit of 400 kg of uranium from Iran — "the same stockpile it failed to seize in a previous military operation" — along with 0% enrichment and full management of the Strait of Hormuz.

"A test today on the strait met a firm Iranian rejection. No US commitments on Lebanon, indicating Washington did not come for genuine negotiations," he posted on X.

Iran-US talks conclude after 14 hours in Islamabad

Apr 11, 2026, 23:13 GMT+1

Another round of negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad has ended after 14 hours.

The two sides are now exchanging text messages with teams of experts present, Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ali Reza Enayati posted on X.