Updated on: Apr 27, 2026 4:09:23 PM IST
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Russia on Monday
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Russian officials confirmed Araghchi’s visit on Monday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting would focus on the escalating war. Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said the foreign minister planned “to hold consultations with the Russian authorities on the current situation in the talks, the ceasefire and developments around the conflict” in the Gulf.
He added that “given bilateral relations between the two countries and the fact that Iran and Russia, as neighbours, see eye-to-eye on a number of regional and international issues, we have seen regular communication at the high and top levels.”
Iran’s new deal to the US
Iran has proposed a phased deal to the US, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending hostilities. The plan focuses on removing the US naval blockade and restoring oil flows while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage, Axios reported.
US-Iran peace talks stagnant
The visits come as Iran and the United States remain at odds over how to resume negotiations. Araghchi said it is unclear whether US President Donald Trump is committed to diplomacy, particularly after Washington cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan.
The US has proposed continuing talks by phone, but Iran has declined direct engagement for now. Tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz remain a key concern, affecting both security and energy flows. Vessel traffic remains sharply lower than pre-war levels, according to MarineTraffic data.
Israel bombs Lebanon amid ceasefire
Then there is the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, already tenuous, has failed to hold after PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes on Lebanon. Despite a US-brokered extension meant to hold for at least three weeks, Israel has repeatedly bombed the country. Over four people died in fresh strikes, Lebanese media reported.
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Apr 27, 2026 4:04:39 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Work to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran has not halted despite the failure of face-to-face diplomacy, Pakistani sources told Reuters news agency reported.
While Iran foreign minister visited Pakistan’s Capital Islamabad twice over the weekend, the US cancelled its envoys’ trip, saying they would hold talks “by phone.”
Apr 27, 2026 3:28:15 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said it was too early to drop sanctions imposed on Iran.
“We think the dropping of sanctions would be too early,” von der Leyen said in Berlin at a meeting of the conservative CDU and its CSU Bavarian sister party.
“We first have to see a change, a fundamental change in Iran for the dropping of sanctions,” the European Commission President said, according to Reuters news agency.
Apr 27, 2026 3:11:25 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iran has suspended exports of steel slabs and sheets until May 30, Reuters news agency cited the state media as reporting on Monday.
This comes even as Iran’s steel industry has been targeted in strikes its conflict with US and Israel.
Apr 27, 2026 3:09:06 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday opposed Lebanon’s planned direct talks with Israel, referring to them as a “grave sin” which would “destabilise” the country.
“We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel, and those in power should know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon or themselves,” AFP cited Qassem as saying. The Hezbollah member further urged authorities to “back down from their grave sin that is putting Lebanon in a spiral of instability.”
Apr 27, 2026 2:52:16 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Russia and is expected to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and the ongoing war.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has no intention of reopening or unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.
In Lebanon, the health ministry reports that Israeli strikes on southern areas on Sunday killed 14 people, including two women and two children, and injured 37 others.
Apr 27, 2026 2:42:42 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Israeli officials say their bombardment of southern Lebanon are “part of the ceasefire” and claim they have US backing to continue targeting Hezbollah and hold parts of occupied territory.
They link the policy to a doctrine of maintaining buffer zones outside Israel’s borders for security. They say there was no plan to fully withdraw and described the ‘Yellow Line’ as “quite elastic”.
Officials also say Israel’s control extends beyond ground deployment through ongoing air and artillery strikes. They argue these actions fall within the ceasefire, while Hezbollah’s responses do not, accusing the group of “dismantling” the agreement. (Al Jazeera)
Apr 27, 2026 1:41:45 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Spain’s tourism minister has asked travellers to book airline tickets early as the war on Iran has driven oil prices up around 50% since late February. It has raised fuel and airfare costs.
Higher kerosene prices could push up long-haul flight fares by over $100, potentially affecting demand, though Spain expects tourism growth to remain strong after a record 97 million visitors last year. (Reuters)
Apr 27, 2026 1:22:05 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Abbas Araghchi has called his recent visit to Islamabad “successful” and “very productive.” The diplomat said he held “good consultations” with Pakistan’s leadership on the Iran-US peace process.
Speaking after arriving in Russia, Araghchi said discussions in Pakistan focused on reviewing developments in the stalled negotiations and the conditions needed to move talks forward. He added that earlier rounds of US-Iran talks had failed due to Washington’s “excessive demands”.
Apr 27, 2026 12:38:56 PM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, currently in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly blamed the US for the failure of the Pakistan-hosted peace negotiations, according to Iranian state media.
Araghchi also described safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as an “important global issue.” (AFP)
Apr 27, 2026 11:46:22 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Power brokers in China’s Guangdong industrial hub are facing financial strain as the Iran war drives a surge in electricity spot prices. Several brokers are reportedly cancelling or defaulting on long-term supply contracts after being forced to buy expensive power on the spot market to meet obligations.
Authorities have warned of potential defaults as traders struggle with the price shock, worsened by reduced LNG supplies and coal plant maintenance. (Reuters)
Apr 27, 2026 11:34:55 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: The dollar index went down 0.18% at 98.465 after US-Iran talks stalled. Brent crude rose 1% to $107.20 a barrel, while the West Texas Intermediate (US oil benchmark) gained 1.5% to $95.80, amid fears over the still-blocked Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)
Apr 27, 2026 11:09:23 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iranian official Ebrahim Rezaei has said Pakistan is not a suitable mediator for US-Iran talks, accusing Islamabad of favouring US interests. While calling Pakistan a friend and neighbour, he said it lacks neutrality and credibility, and cited alleged US backtracking on commitments as an example of its bias.
Apr 27, 2026 10:44:51 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf has criticised the US amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. He has accusing Washington of “bragging about holding the cards.”
Responding through a post on X, he presented a “formula” that contrasts US economic pressures, such as oil reserve releases and demand management, with what he describes as Iran’s strategic leverage over key energy chokepoints, including the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and regional oil pipelines. Ghalibaf suggested that while some Iranian “cards” are only partially used, others remain unplayed.
Apr 27, 2026 10:29:11 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: A video circulating online shows Abbas Araghchi arriving in Russia ahead of high-level talks with Putin. The footage captures him stepping off the aircraft and being received by Russian diplomats and officials on the tarmac. He is seen exchanging brief greetings and handshakes before being escorted away for meetings.
Apr 27, 2026 10:13:14 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: Pakistan is reportedly preparing to host the United States and Iran for a second phase of peace talks in Islamabad. (Reuters)
Apr 27, 2026 9:36:43 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Israel deployed its Iron Dome air defence system and military personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the early phase of the US-Israel war on Iran, according to an Axios report. This came after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases on UAE and other Gulf nations.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the deployment after a call with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The system, along with interceptors and personnel, was sent.
The Iron Dome is a mobile air defence system designed to intercept short-range rockets and has a reported success rate of over 90%.
Apr 27, 2026 9:21:47 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Hezbollah said it carried out a series of attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday. It targetted military positions, troops, and vehicles with drones and missiles, the Lebanon-based group said.
The strikes hit an Israeli artillery position in Biyyada, troop gatherings and an evacuation force in Taybeh, and military vehicles near Kfar Kila, according to Hezbollah. It also claimed a Merkava tank in Taybeh was struck using drones. (Al Jazeera)
Apr 27, 2026 9:18:38 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense despite no new incidents reported, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
“No incidents were reported across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman during the reporting period,” the UKMTO said in a statement.
However, it warned that “the regional security environment remains volatile with ongoing military activity and continued threat to commercial shipping.”
Apr 27, 2026 9:03:39 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Abbas Araghchi’s flight to Russia carried the callsign ‘Minab 168’, in memory of the children killed during the US-Israeli strike on a school in southern Iran on February 28.
(IRNA)
Apr 27, 2026 8:44:17 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: The rupee is expected to stay under pressure due to high oil prices driven by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and stalled US-Iran peace talks. The currency had already dropped 1.42% last week, its worst performance in over three years.
Rising crude prices, near $108 per barrel, are pushing importers to buy more dollars to hedge costs, while foreign investment inflows remain weak. Although outflows from equities have slowed, they are still negative, adding to pressure on the rupee. Overall, expensive oil and limited capital inflows are expected to keep the currency weak. (Reuters)
Apr 27, 2026 8:11:27 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin, according to Iranian state media IRN.
Apr 27, 2026 8:09:36 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: China’s industrial profits rose 15.8% in March, the fastest pace in six months, as per a Reuters report.
First-quarter profits rose 15.5%, supported partly by strong growth in sectors linked to artificial intelligence, even as overall demand remains weak. At the same time, companies are facing higher costs, making it harder to maintain profits.
Experts say the impact of the US war on Iran has not yet been fully felt and could hurt growth later by raising energy prices.
Apr 27, 2026 7:52:34 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s neighbours remain a priority after talks in Oman, thanking his hosts for discussions on bilateral and regional issues.
He said both sides, as “littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz”, focused on ensuring safe transit for regional countries and global trade.
Apr 27, 2026 7:45:48 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: Iran has proposed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US war on the country, as per an Axios report. They also propose to delay nuclear talks.
The plan, conveyed through mediators during Abbas Araghchi’s visits to Pakistan and Oman, focuses on lifting the US blockade first and restoring shipping.
Apr 27, 2026 7:38:05 AM IST
US Iran news LIVE: A two-week US blockade has stopped 38 ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports, United States Central Command said Monday. The command said American forces directed the vessels to turn back or return to port, but did not specify where the interceptions took place.
This follows operations last week in which US forces boarded tankers linked to Iran’s shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean.