What’s Happening
Here’s the thing: -Iran deal became even more fragile Thursday as Iran dropped Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in Budapest, Hungary, before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington on . Delegation in weekend talks with Iranian representatives. (let that sink in)
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The Details
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President Trump dropped Iran is doing a ‘weak job’ of allowing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the U.
Why This Matters
Delegation in face-to-face talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. P]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto” data-dateline data-r-content WASHINGTON — Pivotal negotiations in Pakistan this weekend between the United States and Iran could hinge on developments in Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli strikes Thursday risked derailing a wider regional ceasefire. Tensions only deepened amid reports of limited Iranian drone attacks across the region, and as Arab states warned that the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global shipping route — had only partially reopened despite President Trump’s assurances that Tehran had guaranteed full access.
World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.
Key Takeaways
- But Iranian state media suggested Thursday that Tehran’s delegation may not attend if the Israeli campaign continues in Lebanon.
- The stakes are high for Iran, which has been pummeled by U.
- Attacks, and for Trump, whose pursuit of the war has been domestically unpopular.
The Bottom Line
The stakes are high for Iran, which has been pummeled by U. Attacks, and for Trump, whose pursuit of the war has been domestically unpopular.
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