Iran ceasefire nears its deadline. Trump toughens rhetoric, the US seizes an Iranian vessel, Strait of Hormuz fears shake markets, and Israel strikes Lebanon despite a truce.

Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are expected to depart today for Islamabad, Pakistan, ahead of a potential second round of talks with Iran, sources said. Follow for live updates.

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.

Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace."

So far, no official has acknowledged that a delegation will be heading to Islamabad, where officials have been on standby for days now for the possible talks.

The weekslong U.S. and Israeli war with Iran has plunged the Middle East into turmoil and roiled markets around the globe. Here’s what you need to know about the conflict.

The geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply in the final days of a temporary ceasefire, placing the Middle Eas

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that relevant Iranian authorities are investigating reports on whether Indian vessels were targeted by Iranian armed forces. He added that the matter is under review,