The live update says Pakistan has not set a date for another round of U.S.-Iran talks, while the U.S. says its naval blockade has stopped vessels from leaving Iranian ports. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the blockade would continue as long as needed.
ALSO MENTIONED Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, criticizing US economic pressure; Benjamin Netanyahu, Leader of Israel, invited to White House talks by Trump; Esmail Baghaei, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson who criticized U.S. economic pressure; Fu Cong, China’s UN envoy, who criticized the U.S. blockade and called for a ceasefire; Joseph Aoun, Leader of Lebanon, invited to White House talks by Trump; Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, discussing US-Iran talks; Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson, commenting on US-Iran talks; Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Houthi leader, blaming US for Iran talks tensions; Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, supporting peace talks
