An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and a US delegation headed by Vice President JD Vance are set to meet in Islamabad this Saturday, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The talks follow a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that began this past Wednesday, marking a tentative step toward de-escalation.
Lebanon Death Toll Rises Amid Continued Strikes
Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Lebanon persisted this week, with Lebanon's civil defense department reporting a death toll of 254 from recent attacks. The escalation underscores growing regional instability as diplomatic efforts unfold.
Strait of Hormuz Navigation Alerts
Iran’s IRGC Navy announced alternative shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, citing concerns over "the possibility of various anti-ship mines in the main traffic zone." The move, reported by the Iranian Students' News Agency, highlights ongoing maritime security challenges in the strategic waterway.
