- U.S. and Iran hold face-to-face peace talks in Pakistan amid a fragile ceasefire, led by Vice President Vance.
- President Trump claims the talks are going well, stating 'regardless what happens, we win.'
- Two U.S. Navy destroyers transit the Strait of Hormuz for the first time sinc
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