Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with U.S., Vance en route
Why it matters: Iran's $8 billion frozen assets hinge on the outcome, and the U.S. may enforce naval routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance heads to Islamabad, warning Iran not to “play” the United States, per Axios and NPR.
- Iranian officials arrived in Pakistan demanding a Lebanon truce and the unfreezing of their assets before talks can proceed, per the main article.
- President Donald Trump vows the Strait of Hormuz will stay open “with or without” Iran and prioritizes preventing a nuclear weapon, per The Hill and Globe and Mail.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif describes the negotiations as a “make‑or‑break moment” for the two sides, echoed by Responsible Statecraft.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead a high‑stakes delegation meeting Iranian officials who demand a Lebanese truce and the release of frozen assets. President Donald Trump warned he will keep the Strait of Hormuz open regardless of Iran’s cooperation, while Pakistan’s prime minister calls the talks a make‑or‑break moment for both sides.
