US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran talks amid mixed signals as Lebanon clashes continue

The White House says special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will fly to Pakistan to pursue direct talks with Iran, but Tehran has denied that any meeting is planned; Iran’s Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad as part of mediation. The status of negotiations remains unclear amid mixed signals from both sides. In Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah renewed clashes after a three‑week ceasefire extension, with casualties and widespread destruction reported. The report also notes Iran’s ongoing internet blackout and maritime tensions around the Strait of Hormuz as part of the broader regional crisis.