US Iran war live: Iran holds firm on Lebanon truce, asset release; sees US talks as ‘battlefield extension’

Tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf as Iran reviews US proposals but remains firm on its stance, amid rising oil prices and concerns over ceasefire collapse. US President Donald Trump announces a delegation will travel to Pakistan for Iran talks.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated as Iran's Supreme National Security Council reviews new US proposals but has not yet responded. Oil prices surged over 5% due to fears of ceasefire collapse after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship. US President Donald Trump announced a delegation will travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. An Iranian-American woman was arrested in the US for alleged involvement in $70 million arms deals linked to Sudan's conflict. Over 20 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, the highest traffic since the conflict began. Pakistan has ramped up security as US teams arrive for Iran talks, with uncertainty over Tehran's participation.
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