US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a ‘confidence-building measure’ between Tehran and Washington.

Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a ‘confidence-building measure’ between Tehran and Washington.









Rights groups have described the move as a ‘blatant abuse of power’.
The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.
Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.
Abbas Araghchi will speak with ‘senior officials’ in Moscow, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says.
Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.
Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.
Iranian state media reports foreign minister expected to return to Islamabad on Sunday night.

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive.
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.