Meanwhile, the humanitarian cost continues to mount in southern Lebanon. Even as negotiators meet in the US capital to extend a tenuous 10-day truce, Israeli strikes have claimed at least six more lives, including journalist Amal Khalil. Lebanese officials are expected to confront their Israeli counterparts today over reports of widespread home demolitions in southern border villages—actions Israel maintains are necessary to neutralise Hezbollah outposts.

As Pakistan attempts to mediate a cooling of tempers, the cancellation of US Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Islamabad signals a deepening chill in diplomacy.

Iran-US war ceasefire: Here are the latest developments

Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s seizure of two commercial ships has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with the US blockade effectively choking off Iranian exports.

Washington talks: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors meet on Thursday to discuss extending a fragile ceasefire, amid Lebanese allegations of “systemic destruction” of civilian infrastructure by the IDF.

Diplomacy stalled: The White House has suspended VP JD Vance’s planned mission to Pakistan after Iran failed to confirm its participation in proposed peace talks.

Iran executions: Tehran has hanged another member of the exiled opposition group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK), the ninth such execution since the conflict began, citing alleged links to Israeli intelligence.

Casualties in Lebanon: Local authorities report at least six dead in three separate Israeli strikes in the south, further complicating the atmosphere for today’s diplomatic efforts.

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