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Expert-level negotiations between the United States and Iran continue in Islamabad, with reports indicating lengthy sessions and a broadly positive atmosphere. While official details remain scarce, both sides are reportedly exchanging technical texts, and talks are expected to resume on Sunday.
Senior U.S. and Iranian delegations held nearly 15 hours of talks in Islamabad, the first direct high-level meetings between the two countries in over a decade. The negotiations, hosted by Pakistan, aim to end a six-week war triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile ceasefire at stake.
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be reopened to navigation, despite recent US intelligence reports suggesting Iran may keep it closed. The waterway's closure has disrupted global oil markets, with OPEC+ planning to increase production. Iran has allowed passage for friendly nations while blocking US-linked ships.
US Central Command says two guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz to start clearing Iranian-laid mines, but Tehran denies the crossing and threatens to attack unauthorized vessels. The operation coincides with US-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad.
Senior officials from the United States and Iran began face-to-face peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday, with Pakistan mediating high-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and securing a lasting ceasefire.
US and Iranian officials met in Islamabad for talks aimed at ending their six-week conflict, with Pakistan serving as mediator. The talks did not produce a deal, but both sides kept the door open for further diplomacy. Iran's delegation conditioned talks on US concessions, including unblocking assets and extending the ceasefire to Lebanon.
As a fragile ceasefire holds between the US, Israel, and Iran, Americans report rising gas prices, economic anxiety, and divided views on the conflict. Polls show broad opposition to the strikes, with partisan splits and concerns about military personnel and financial impacts.
The Trump administration has released new renderings of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch to be built in Washington, DC, near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The arch, which would feature a gilded Lady Liberty figure, eagles, and lions, has drawn criticism and a lawsuit from veterans groups. A key federal agency is set to review the plans amid ongoing legal and public scrutiny.
Historic direct talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a final agreement after more than 20 hours of negotiations. Both sides reported some understanding on several points but remained far apart on key issues, with Pakistan urging continued commitment to the fragile ceasefire.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Israel’s foreign ministry are locked in a public spat after Lee shared a video appearing to show Israeli soldiers pushing Palestinian men off a rooftop. Israel dismissed the footage as disinformation and accused Lee of meddling, while Lee insisted on an investigation. The incident has revived scrutiny of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank.
Israel has stated it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in upcoming Washington talks, while the US hosts negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The talks come amid continued hostilities on the ground and differing expectations from regional powers, with Iran insisting no ceasefire can hold without its involvement.
NASA's Artemis II mission concluded with a flawless splashdown off the California coast, bringing four astronauts safely back from the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The crew, including the first woman and first person of color to travel around the Moon, completed a successful test of the Orion spacecraft and its heat shield, paving the way for future lunar landings.
Iranian and American delegations have begun talks in Islamabad, with reports indicating both direct and mediated sessions. The negotiations follow a two-week mutual ceasefire announced by President Trump, with Washington viewing Tehran's 10-point proposal as a working basis. The US also seeks the release of detained Americans, according to reports.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, Australia faces a looming energy crisis with inflation expected to accelerate sharply. The Albanese government is navigating frustration with US actions while ruling out joining the blockade, and considering measures like fuel rationing as it braces for economic pain.
US President Donald Trump has said Iranians are alive only to negotiate with Washington, dismissing their leverage as short-term extortion via international waterways. The remarks come amid a two-week mutual ceasefire and ongoing negotiations mediated by Pakistan, with Iran's 10-point proposal as a working basis.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for rare direct talks with Iran, warning Tehran not to 'play' the US. Iran demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen assets before negotiations, while both sides traded accusations over a fragile two-week ceasefire.
A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors has accused Melania Trump of shifting responsibility onto victims after she urged Congress to hold public hearings. In a White House statement, the first lady denied any relationship with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell and said she had no knowledge of his crimes. Survivors argued the request deflects attention from officials and incomplete file releases.
A massive backlog of vessels has formed near the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly 3,200 ships waiting for safe passage following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement. The situation has drawn NATO involvement, as Washington seeks allied commitments to ensure navigation safety. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to begin in Islamabad.
As the US and Iran prepare for direct negotiations in Islamabad, the spotlight falls on Iran's delegation leaders: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The talks, beginning Saturday, come amid heightened military tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his cabinet to begin ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, following intense bombardments and ongoing cross-border hostilities. Iran has tied broader peace talks with the US to a halt in Lebanon strikes, while international concern grows over the humanitarian toll.