President Trump announced a US delegation will travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran, but Iran rejected the talks. The US has intensified the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, seizing Iranian vessels and threatening strikes if a deal isn't reached. Shipping remains halted in the crucial waterway.
Iran announced Saturday that the death toll in the war with the United States and Israel has risen to 3,468. This figure is higher than previously reported, indicating the severity of the conflict. AFP noted that it was unable to access strike sites or independently verify casualty tolls in Iran due to reporting restrictions.