Live updates: Latest on the Iran war as Trump cancels US delegation’s trip to Pakistan

Live updates: Latest on the Iran war as Trump cancels US delegation’s trip to Pakistan

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Key Points:

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi completed a visit to Pakistan, describing it as "fruitful," and has since traveled to Oman for further regional talks amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with the US.
  • US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for direct talks with Iran, citing lengthy travel times and internal "infighting" within Iran's leadership as key reasons.
  • Despite a recently extended ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli military strikes against Hezbollah targets continue, resulting in casualties and raising concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire agreement.
  • The US naval blockade on Iran is severely impacting Iran's economy, causing rising unemployment and food prices, while Iran's leadership remains divided, complicating diplomatic negotiations with the US.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, a seasoned negotiator involved in previous nuclear talks, faces internal criticism and diminished influence amid tensions between Iran's moderate diplomats and hardliners close to the Revolutionary Guard.

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