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Iran Talks Stalled Despite Progress

Updated 2026-08-25 10:55 UTC 2 sources Negative

Pakistan reported progress in Tehran talks with Iran, but the country’s security establishment remains cautious. Oil prices dropped as investors ignored warnings from Bessent about an economic downturn.

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Al Jazeera

Can Pakistan’s Asim Munir convince Iran military chiefs to return to talks?

Pakistan says progress was made in Tehran, but Iran’s security establishment remains wary of Washington.

2026-08-25 10:22 UTC

MarketWatch

Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent’s ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%.

2026-08-25 10:45 UTC