[US-Israel, Iran War Day #84] Republicans Delay Iran War Powers Vote, Hormuz Threat Level Remains ‘Critical’

In Brief…

• 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.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] US-Israeli strikes on Iran could come within days if no deal reached