United States President Donald Trump signaled that fresh peace talks with Iran could resume within days, despite the recent collapse of negotiations in Islamabad. Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports after the weekend discussions failed, but renewed outreach from Tehran has raised hopes that diplomacy may continue. A fragile two week ceasefire remains in place, though tensions are still high following more than six weeks of conflict.

The war, which began on February 28, has disrupted global energy supplies, with Iran shutting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas shipments. The ongoing instability has intensified international concern over economic and security risks across the region.

In a parallel development, Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations after talks in Washington mediated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions, described as productive, mark a rare diplomatic step between the two countries, which have been formally at war for decades.

Lebanon became directly involved in the conflict after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel in support of Tehran, prompting Israeli strikes and a ground offensive. The violence has killed more than 2,000 people and displaced over a million, underscoring the urgency of renewed diplomatic efforts on multiple fronts.