High-stakes talks: Sources say a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance met directly with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday — a significant moment for two countries that have typically held high-level talks through intermediaries. Officials have exchanged written outlines of key issues and the first phase of negotiations has concluded, according to Iranian media.
• Mine-clearing operation: Two US Navy ships have begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, the military said, marking the first known US vessels to transit the strait since the war began. Disruptions to oil supply and global shipping in the channel remain a central issue in negotiations.
• In Lebanon: Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hezbollah has threatened to derail peace efforts. Israeli and Lebanese diplomats plan to meet next week, though Lebanon’s prime minister has postponed a visit to Washington, DC
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