Ceasefire Hopes Rise as Pakistan Pushes for U.S.-Iran Talks

Live updates portray a widening U.S.-Iran crisis with indirect talks via Pakistan, as President Trump touts the war nearing an end while Islamabad presses for a fresh round of negotiations; meanwhile Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has left thousands dead and wounded as Lebanon and Israel resume direct talks, and markets rally on ceasefire hopes. The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and threats to disrupt Red Sea shipping persist, with Tehran demanding discussions over frozen assets and ongoing diplomacy facilitated by Pakistan; Pakistan’s prime minister is traveling to regional partners to push talks, and CENTCOM says the blockade is fully implemented while a direct peace deal remains elusive.