The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks
Secretary Bessent announced new 'financial bombing' sanctions against countries doing business with Iran to maintain economic pressure during ceasefire talks.
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President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah while Pakistan mediates potential U.S.-Iran talks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined aggressive new sanctions, as Trump defended high gas prices and dismissed diplomatic concerns from Pope Leo XIV.
