JD Vance warned Iran against trying to manipulate the US in upcoming talks, while Tehran stated it would not participate until Israel stops bombing Lebanon. President Trump signaled military readiness should negotiations fail, maintaining a hardline stance. Both sides are sharply divided over the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the situation in Lebanon.
US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iran, while Iran insists on a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release as prerequisites. Exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah continue, and the UN warns of surging food insecurity in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes. These US-Iran dialogue attempts are seen as efforts to stabilize the volatile ceasefire in the Middle East.