US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance, Attacks Escalate

0:00Talks between the United States and Iran are hanging in the balance after President Trump extended the ceasefire at Pakistan's urging while waiting, for a clear plan from Tehran. Iran hasn't responded yet, and both sides have warned they could restart fighting if no deal comes soon. Trump noted Iran needs the strait of Hormuz open to ship its oil, even as the U.S. keeps blocking Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Iran's revolutionary guard hit a third ship in the strait, leaving the Euphoria stranded on their coast after seizing two others earlier. A second vessel got fired on two, stopping dead in the water, but with no major damage. These attacks follow U.S. move seizing an Iranian ship and boarding an oil tank nearby. Israel swapped fire with Hezbollah and Lebanon, despite a fresh 10-day ceasefire, as talks kick off in Washington. Israel's foreign minister pushed Lebanon to help dismantle the group, calling it the main roadblock to peace amid minor border issues. Pakistani forces hold a 10-kilometer buffer zone in 7-11-on to stop rocket threats.

1:05An Iranian diplomat insisted no negotiations until the U.S. lifts its blockade, accusing them of building up troops behind the scenes. Pakistan's leaders hustle to extend the ceasefire and keep Islamabad ready for delegations, still awaiting word from Iran. With executions ramping up, like one man hanged for alleged Mossad links, tensions show no signs of cooling as all eyes stay on whether these talks. And salvage the fragile paws. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI.