Summary

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, referring to the Pakistani top general's trip to Tehran, said on Friday, "Despite becoming more frequent, such exchanges are a continuation of the same diplomatic process. We cannot necessarily say we have reached a point where a deal is near."

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday for meetings with senior Iranian officials, state media reported on Friday. A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States to help secure a deal aimed at ending the war.

Iran’s state-affiliated ISNA news agency reported that the ongoing exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington is intended to establish a framework for a possible agreement.

The United States sanctions nine individuals, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, accusing them of obstructing Lebanon’s peace process and helping preserve Hezbollah’s influence over state institutions.

Republican leaders postponed a War Powers vote on Iran on Thursday, drawing criticism from Democratic Congressman Mike Levin, who said the move was meant to avoid a likely bipartisan rebuke.

President Donald Trump told reporters the United States will "get the highly enriched" uranium stockpiles from Iran. He also ruled out Iran's Hormuz toll plan.

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