US and Iranian leaders began historic face-to-face talks in Pakistan to discuss a fragile ceasefire. Both sides presented 'red lines,' including a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is significantly impacting Middle East security and driving up energy prices.
The Israeli military stated that its air force struck infrastructure belonging to the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah, in Lebanon. Concurrently, Iran and the US held a three-party talks in Pakistan, pressuring for a halt to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah. Siren warnings for drone and rocket attacks from Lebanon continued along the border.
High-level direct talks between the US and Iran resumed in Islamabad, but immediate disagreements surfaced over the release of frozen assets. This is the highest level of contact since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with both sides expressing deep distrust. Separately, Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue, while President Trump is reportedly pressuring Netanyahu to avoid derailing the negotiations.