Squiz Today Potential peace talks in the Iran war, and an anti-climactic mystery
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Mar 24, 2026 Talks about possible peace negotiations and why Islamabad is being offered as a venue. Discusses names floated to represent the US and Iran and the continued fighting despite negotiations. Covers the humanitarian toll in Lebanon and Israel’s security moves. Explains a new EU‑Australia trade deal and farmers’ backlash. Reports on widespread public sector strikes and an odd anti‑climactic mystery about a recovered handball trophy.
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Pakistan Positioned As Potential Peace Talks Host
- Pakistan is being positioned as the likely host for potential Iran war peace talks because of its shared border, cultural ties with Iran and strong diplomatic links to the US.
- Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster note Islamabad's ties to the current US administration and Pakistan's incentive to stabilise oil markets hurt by the war.
Peace Talks Remain Uncertain Amid Continued Fighting
- Despite talk of negotiations, Iran's attendance is uncertain and officials have denied talks are happening while fighting continues.
- Andrew Williams highlights a denial from Iran's parliamentary speaker and recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, plus heavy Lebanese casualties and displacement.
Australia And EU Sign Major Free Trade Deal
- Australia and the EU signed an eight-year-in-the-making free trade agreement that eliminates many tariffs and is worth about $10 billion per year to Australia.
- Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster explain tariff cuts on wine and seafood, cheaper European cars/clothes, and a 10-year phase-out for using Prosecco internationally.