US, Iran, Pakistan Peace Talks Progress

Iran, the United States, and Pakistan have reported progress in talks aimed at ending a nearly three-month war. The negotiations, facilitated by Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, are focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. The proposed framework includes three stages: formally ending the war, resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and launching a 30-day window for broader agreement negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump is considering whether to resume attacks on Iran, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated demands for Iran to not possess nuclear weapons, ensure open straits without tolls, and surrender enriched uranium. Iran, in turn, demands supervision of the Strait of Hormuz, an end to the U.S. blockade on its ports, and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. The ongoing conflict in Lebanon involving Iran-allied Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops is also a priority for Iran to resolve.