- A U.S. delegation is preparing to travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, though Iranian officials deny any planned participation this week.
- A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire by Wednesday.
- Iranians near the Turkish border express mixed views o
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