US to Islamabad for Iran talks as Trump threatens to strike Iran’s power grid if deal fails

The US plans a fresh round of Iran peace talks in Islamabad, with a delegation led by JD Vance after shifting accounts about who will attend, while President Trump warns on Truth Social that Iran will face strikes on its power plants and bridges if it rejects the deal; the day’s coverage also highlights regional tensions from Gaza and Lebanon to the Hormuz Strait and Iran’s blocking of ports, all shaping the broader push for a negotiated settlement.