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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...
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U.S. Slams UN Israel-Palestine Conference as “Publicity Stunt”

 

US President Donald Trump waves on the golf course at Trump Turnberry resort in Turnberry, Scotland

The United States has sharply criticized a United Nations conference aimed at promoting a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, labeling the event a “publicity stunt” that undermines ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The three-day summit, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, brought together dozens of ministers to discuss pathways to peace. However, the U.S. State Department dismissed the gathering as “unproductive and ill-timed,” warning that it could embolden Hamas and prolong the conflict rather than resolve it.

“This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict,” said State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce. “Far from promoting peace, the conference will reward obstruction and undermine real-world efforts to achieve peace”.

The U.S. also criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it “counterproductive” and a “reward for terrorism”.

Despite longstanding support for a two-state solution, the U.S. has opted to skip the conference, signaling a shift in its approach to Middle East diplomacy amid escalating tensions and stalled ceasefire negotiations.


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