- U.S. and Iran may hold second round of talks in Pakistan before current ceasefire expires.
- Both U.S. and Iran are blockading the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global crude oil shipments.
- Tensions remain high as Iran warns of 'major untouched levers' in response to blockade.
- Cali
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