- U.S. ceasefire with Iran may lapse as talks in Islamabad face uncertainty due to Iranian concerns over contradictory U.S. messages.
- Vice President J.D. Vance postponed departure for Islamabad amid unclear Iranian participation in renewed negotiations.
- President Trump threatens to
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