Donald Trump says US-Iran talks could restart in Pakistan “in the next two days” – Iran is yet to comment
The US president also says the war is “very close to over”, in a preview of an interview released by Fox News
US Vice-President JD Vance says Trump wants to make a “grand bargain” with Iran
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented” and has “completely halted economic trade”, US Central Command Adm Brad Cooper says
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are looking to hold further talks after agreeing to work towards reducing the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah
