- Pakistan's army chief, Asim Mounir, arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the U.S. amid stalled talks.
- President Trump suggested a new round of Iran talks could occur in Pakistan within days.
- Three key Pakistani officials, including the prime minister and foreign minister
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