- Vice President J.D. Vance returns to the U.S. after failed Iran peace talks in Pakistan.
- Nuclear restrictions remain the central sticking point in negotiations.
- Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks despite ceasefire efforts.
- Israeli and Lebanese diplomats to hold first direct
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