‘Encouraging progress’ in US-Iran talks

Mediators Qatar and Pakistan reported 'encouraging progress' in US-Iran negotiations toward a 60-day roadmap to end the war, including a de-escalation mechanism in Lebanon. However, Israeli strikes and US President Donald Trump's threats to 'hit Iran very hard' if Hezbollah continues attacks highlight ongoing tensions. Conflicting accounts about the status of the Strait of Hormuz also remain unresolved.