- Vice President J.D. Vance leads U.S. delegation in Pakistan for talks to end war in Iran.
- President Trump claims Iran militarily defeated, vows to open Strait of Hormuz.
- Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Tehran under strain; Iran accused of failing to open key waterway.
- Artemi
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