Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to a US naval blockade, while US-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan face uncertainty with no new dates set. The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran and intensified military pressure in the region.
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; Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Houthi leader, blaming US for Iran talks tensions; Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, discussing US-Iran talks; Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson, commenting on US-Iran talks; Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, supporting peace talks; Joseph Aoun, Leader of Lebanon, invited to White House talks by Trump
