In Brief…
- US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the New York Post that talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan within the next two days.
- Mossad intelligence agency chief David Barnea said Israel’s mission in Iran is not over until the “regime is replaced.”
- US Vice President JD Vance signaled progress in talks with Iran, saying Washington had made “a lot of progress” and expects Tehran to move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Kremlin said Russia’s offer to accept Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a potential agreement with the United States remains in place.
- The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency have warned that disruptions from the US-Israel war with Iran could lead to a prolonged period of high prices for critical commodities.
This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.
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