Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to present Tehran's demands for ending the war with the United States, despite Iran denying that direct talks with Washington were planned.
Diplomatic Efforts in Pakistan
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also due in Pakistan for diplomatic efforts, with Donald Trump claiming the US is "dealing with the people that are in charge now." Iran has said it will not accept "maximalist" demands from the US, which include giving up enriched uranium and pledging not to obtain nuclear weapons.
Regional Tensions
Four people have died in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, despite a three-week ceasefire extension announced by Donald Trump, with Israel resuming attacks and demanding civilian evacuation. Iran's military has warned the US against blockading Iranian ports, calling such actions "piracy," amid reports of an internal power struggle in Tehran over negotiation flexibility.
In full, the Iran-US war continues with both sides signaling positions through diplomatic channels in Pakistan, while military actions persist in the region.
