
US officials say a second round of peace talks with Iran could be held on Thursday. The standoff intensified as the US claimed to blockade Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened regional strikes, and Pakistan moved quickly to mediate between the two sides.

US officials say a second round of peace talks with Iran could be held on Thursday. The standoff intensified as the US claimed to blockade Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened regional strikes, and Pakistan moved quickly to mediate between the two sides.