President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations

President Donald Trump’s erratic moves aren’t helping.

The president seemed to be spinning out after his public approval rating slumped to a second-term low amid ongoing criticism of the conflict.

U.S. negotiators are set to head to Pakistan but Iran's state media said officials may skip the discussions.

Iranian state television has issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad ... so far” as speculation about possible talks with the United States grows.

In early 2025, prosecutors said, Mafi began brokering the deals through that company. On one occasion, she allegedly facilitated a contract worth more than $70 million selling an Iranian-made drone to Sudan's military. Prosecutors said she was paid more than $7 million for the deal.

By Anmol Choubey and Emily Chow SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell over $1 on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran will take place this week and lead to more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region.