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Armed conflicts and attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announces that he will arrive in Pakistan, Russia, and Oman amidst a uncertainty of a second round of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran. (The Guardian)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Pakistani Foreign Minister and deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar confirms Araghchi's arrival in Islamabad. (Reuters)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan to meet with Araghchi. She also states that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan if the second round of talks are proven "successful". (AP) (Reuters)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
U.S. Central Command confirms that USS George H. W. Bush arrives in the Middle East, making it the first time three American aircraft carriers have deployed in the region since the build-up to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. (Navy Times)
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Business and economy
The International Energy Agency estimates that the damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar will strain the natural gas market for at least two years, and along with the Strait of Hormuz closure, will cause the loss of 120 billion cubic meters of LNG supply by 2030. (CBS News)