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Recording From Evin Prison Highlights Medical Crises of Detained Americans
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Recording From Evin Prison Highlights Medical Crises of Detained Americans

CBS News obtained a two‑minute recording from inside Iran’s Evin Prison in which Iranian‑American journalist Reza Valizadeh pleads for medical treatment for himself and fellow Americans detained in Tehran, describing illnesses and limited care; U.S. officials say six Americans remain detained and, despite ongoing diplomacy, none will be released as part of the current truce. Valizadeh’s case is tied to broader hostage diplomacy, with his designation as a

Diplomacy stalls as US-Iran talks falter amid Hormuz blockade
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Diplomacy stalls as US-Iran talks falter amid Hormuz blockade

The US cancels a Pakistan-hosted round of indirect talks with Iran as Washington and Tehran remain far apart on conditions for negotiations. Iran demands lifting the blockade of Iranian ports before talks can proceed, while the US says Iran’s offers are insufficient. Pakistan remains a mediator, with Iranian officials meeting Islamabad officials and traveling to Oman and Russia. The April ceasefire largely holds, but both sides accuse each other of violations, and disputes over Hormuz navigation and Iran’s uranium enrichment keep diplomacy stalled.

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

Islamabad’s pivot: Pakistan as the linchpin in US-Iran diplomacy
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Islamabad’s pivot: Pakistan as the linchpin in US-Iran diplomacy

Pakistan has emerged as the publicly acknowledged central mediator between Washington and Tehran, hosting extended talks in Islamabad that lasted over 20 hours but ended without an immediate deal. The process is being steered by Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, whose security-for-diplomacy role underscores Islamabad’s leverage and domestic calculations amid turmoil. Pakistan has structured multiple tracks—nuclear, sanctions, Hormuz, and regional security—and is pressing for a phased ceasefire extension and guarantees to sustain dialogue, with broader regional backing from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt. While Tehran and Washington still face hard gaps, the talks have kept a channel open and shifted regional diplomacy, though it remains too soon to declare a winner.

Pakistan Hosts High-Stakes US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Hangs in the Balance
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Pakistan Hosts High-Stakes US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Hangs in the Balance

Islamabad prepares to host weekend talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, as part of a two-week ceasefire in a war that has drawn in regional powers and unsettled global energy markets. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation, joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Iran’s side is led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi. The talks, held at the Serena Hotel and potentially lasting up to 15 days, seek a settlement to the conflict and a broader arrangement over issues including Iran’s proposed 10-point plan and U.S. demands on enriched uranium. Lebanon and ongoing Israeli strikes loom as major obstacles, and deep mistrust suggests a quick breakthrough is unlikely, though Pakistan’s mediating role is central to any progress.