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White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive.

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades

European shares are little changed after Asia finishes higher amid hopes for US-Iran talks

European shares are little changed after Asia finishes higher amid hopes for US-Iran talks

European shares are little changed in early trading after Asian shares finished mostly higher amid hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that the war on Iran could be over soon.

Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated

Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ warned on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go near a U.S. maritime "blockade" on Iran would be eliminated, and he said the U.S. would not allow Tehran to "extort the world."

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats worked through backchannels to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran

Safe-haven dollar near six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

Safe-haven dollar near six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar lingered near six-week lows on Wednesday, surrendering nearly all the gains it had made since the Middle East war erupted as hopeful signs of another round of talks between the U.S. and Iran lifted risk appetite.

US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week.

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran

Dollar steady as US blocks Iranian ships, talks continue

Dollar steady as US blocks Iranian ships, talks continue

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar was largely steady on Tuesday as investors weighed supply risks stemming from a U.S. blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz against the prospect of continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran that could lead to a breakthrough

Safe-haven dollar gains as peace talks falter, US to blockade Hormuz

Safe-haven dollar gains as peace talks falter, US to blockade Hormuz

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - The safe-haven dollar advanced broadly in early Asian trade on Monday, as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down nL1N40U07M and the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of Iranian ports.