Pakistan negotiations maybe 'last opportunity' to reach a deal with US, says Iranian media | LIVE BLOG

Trump: We are very deep in negotiations with Iran. Maybe Iran will make a deal, maybe not, ‘regardless, we win’

Another round of negotiations in Pakistan is underway as Iranian media says it may be ‘last opportunity’ to reach a deal with US

Netanyahu: Iran does not have a single active enrichment plant and most of their ability to produce missiles has disappeared

Trilateral in-person negotiations between US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, are currently ongoing, says senior White House official

Two US warships passed through Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing operation, CENTCOM confirms, while Tehran disputes

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First phase of US-Iran talks ends says Iranian media. Reports indicate stalemate remains over Strait of Hormuz control

NYT: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met face to face with Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad

The White House confirmed that U.S., Iran, Pakistan are holding 3-way in-person talks in Islamabad

Face-to-face talks took place in Islamabad between the American and Iranian delegations, according to a Pakistani source. The American team was led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Iranian delegation included Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir was also present, illustrating Islamabad's mediating role in these talks.

U.S. officials reported saying 2 Navy destroyers passed through Hormuz on Saturday without issue in 'freedom of navigation mission'

US warships reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz today. The operation was not coordinated with Iran and aimed to secure the passage of commercial vessels, which had been blocked for several weeks. However, a senior Iranian official, quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, denied any passage of US Navy ships in the area. These conflicting accounts come amid heightened tensions surrounding this strategic waterway.

After Trump says U.S. began clearing Hormuz, Iranian spokesman says U.S. destroyer was forced to turn back from the waterway under threat of fire

A Hezbollah drone strikes a building in Shlomi; no injuries reported.

Emergency services are responding in Shlomi, northern Israel, after a Hezbollah drone struck a building. No injuries have been reported so far. According to the IDF, several drones were launched from Lebanon, some of which were intercepted by air defenses. Simultaneously, a salvo of approximately ten rockets was fired toward the Karmiel region. The army reports that the majority of the projectiles were intercepted, with the remainder landing in open areas.

In a combative message posted to Truth Social, Trump announces U.S. 'starting the process of clearing out Hormuz from mines 'as a favor to Countries all over the World' 

American and Iranian media report US-Iranian talks have officially begun

Talks between U.S. and Iran have apparently begun amid conflicting reports whether in-person sessions are held

Report: Iran's red lines forwarded to Pakistan PM include control over Hormuz, war reparations, release of blocked assets, 'regional' ceasefire

Pakistan PM meets with U.S. delegation 

U.S. official denies report Trump admin has agreed to releasing frozen Iranian assets 

Senior regime official tells Reuters U.S. agreed to release Iran's frozen assets, links 'gesture of goodwill' to ensuring safe Hormuz passage

Iranian delegation to decide whether to hold U.S. talks after clarifications on its preconditions, including Lebanon ceasefire - regime media

As both delegations land, Pakistani Foreign ministry ‘hopes parties would engage constructively toward reaching lasting solution’