Live Updates: In Iran war, push to resume talks intensifies as U.S. blockade of Iran's ports enters Day 2
The US blockade of Iran's ports has entered its second day, with Iran threatening to retaliate if the blockade continues. Diplomatic efforts are underway to resume talks and end the conflict, with France and the UK set to host a conference in Paris to discuss a multilateral mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has blockaded Iran's ports, pressuring Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has threatened to retaliate, saying no Gulf ports will be safe if the blockade continues. Pakistan is attempting to arrange a second round of US-Iran peace talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to discuss ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's Foreign Minister says his country wants peace and normalization with Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the resumption of US-Iran ceasefire talks and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened unconditionally.
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