Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?
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Efforts to revive US-Iran negotiations are gaining momentum with Pakistan playing a key mediating role. Tensions remain high as Iran warns of expanding its response to the US naval blockade beyond its waters.
Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran, with its army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran to relay messages from Washington. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a regional tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran and Washington have remained in contact since talks in Islamabad ended on Sunday. The US is optimistic about a new round of talks in the Pakistani capital. Iran has warned it could target US ships if Washington continues its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has tightened restrictions on vessels linked to Iranian ports, with 10 ships stopped or redirected within the first 48 hours.
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