United States President Donald Trump said talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan within days, even after weekend negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough. He offered mixed signals about the venue, suggesting discussions might instead move to a more central location in Europe. Sources indicated delegations could reconvene later this week as part of efforts to preserve a fragile two week ceasefire.

As diplomatic efforts continue, Israel signaled it does not consider its campaign complete. Mossad chief David Barnea said Israel’s mission would only end when Iran’s ruling regime is replaced, declaring that the leadership in Tehran poses an existential threat. He revealed that Israeli intelligence operated inside Tehran during recent strikes, which were aimed at degrading Iran’s military and missile capabilities.

Meanwhile, tensions have escalated at sea. Iran restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor, prompting the United States military to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. Washington said neutral transit would still be allowed, but no vessels had passed the blockade in its first day. The standoff has disrupted global energy markets and drawn criticism from European allies and China, while the International Energy Agency lowered its forecasts for oil supply and demand growth due to the conflict.