Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran enters a tentative de-escalation phase. Truce talks were held after a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon by both the stakeholders amid continued regional tensions and high-stakes diplomatic efforts.

US and Iranian delegates who began talks on Saturday wrapped up for the day after roughly 14 hours, according to the Iranian government.

State media in Iran said the country had deployed navy special forces along its southern coastline, signaling its preparations for a potential land invasion by U.S. forces, after the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan.

India, April 11 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update:Tensions in the Middle East intensified after former US President Donald Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz would soon reopen and his statement followed reports that United States Navy warships crossed the critical shipping lane while diplomatic talks were underway in Islamabad.

Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.

Iranian lawmaker says some ships are being charged $2 million to pass through the waterway

In an analysis of how Donald Trump treats almost every setback as a win and repeats it until many people doubt the loss, Associated Press writer Will Weissert cites the war with Iran as one of the latest examples.

The war against Iran enters its 36th day Saturday as President Trump requests $1.5 trillion in military spending.