Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Pakistan for talks on a permanent end to the Middle East war, but discrepancies have emerged regarding the agreements reached between Iran and the U.S. Discussions involve a de-confliction cell for Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Trump claims rapid progress in Middle East negotiations and brokering a halt to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, despite Iran-linked media reporting Tehran suspended contact with Washington over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon. The UN expressed alarm over the escalation.
Iranian officials met in Doha for peace talks, seeking US commitments on asset unfreezing. Trump urged Qatar and Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel, raising stakes for a potential Middle East peace deal.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for diplomatic talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, following US President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his envoys' trip. Araghchi met with Pakistani officials and military chief General Asim Munir. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, significantly impacting energy markets. Israel has launched new strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, accusing the group of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the international community to support Middle East peace talks and oppose any actions that threaten the current fragile truce, warning that the region is at a critical turning point.
