Iran's foreign minister warned Britain, France and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a U.N. mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an irreversible escalation of tensions.

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink of all-out war, with a nudge from the U.S., but New Delhi's aspirations as a global diplomatic power now face a key test after President Donald Trump offered to mediate on the dispute over Kashmir, analysts said.

The president's comments came after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire following weeks of escalating clashes.