Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks
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Key Points:
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported "slight progress" in talks with Iran amid ongoing negotiations to prevent the resumption of war, following President Trump's decision to delay military strikes.
- Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran for a third round of talks aimed at mediating a peace deal between Iran and the U.S., with additional diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
- Iran has effectively closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting discussions at a NATO meeting about potential roles in reopening and securing the waterway if negotiations fail.
- Tensions arose between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the U.S. approach to negotiations with Iran, highlighting differing regional perspectives on the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE reportedly conducted separate military strikes targeting Iranian and Iranian-backed militia positions in Iraq, reflecting broader regional involvement in the conflict.