• New round of talks: US and Iranian delegations are expected to arrive in Pakistan this weekend and hold negotiations Monday, Iranian sources told CNN. The US hasn’t confirmed talks are scheduled.
• Sticking points remain: US President Donald Trump expressed confidence Friday that the sides are close to a deal, but a senior Iranian official cast doubt on some of his claims about Tehran making concessions.
• Strait of Hormuz: Only a handful of ships passed through the key waterway Friday, despite Iran’s foreign minister saying it was open to commercial vessels. The Iranian parliament speaker said the strait will close again if the US doesn’t lift its naval blockade in the region.
• Ceasefire in Lebanon: Meanwhile, a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be largely holding, despite Lebanon accusing Israel of several ceasefire violations. The conflict has been a point of contention in the Iran talks.
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