Morning coverage focused on the opening of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, with multiple sources detailing Iran's preconditions including ceasefire commitments and 'red lines' for negotiations. Early afternoon reports highlighted President Trump's announcement of U.S. mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz and his warning that war would resume if negotiations failed. Late afternoon coverage detailed a reported deadlock in the talks, with multiple sources citing the Strait of Hormuz as the central sticking point and describing the situation as a 'stalemate' or 'impasse'. Evening reports focused on Israeli military preparations for potential escalation in northern Israel within 48 hours, with schools closing and heightened readiness as talks continued into the night.
