A Fragile Ceasefire with Iran and the Price of Ending the War (warontherocks.com)

• US-Iran talks to resume in Islamabad with Pakistani mediation.
• Trump imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
• Israel assaults Bint Jbeil while simultaneously holding talks with Lebanon.
• Progress on framework but significant gaps remain.

"US and Iran resume talks via Pakistani mediation after a failed first round. Trump imposes a blockade on Iranian ports. Israel continues its assault on Bint Jbeil while engaging in direct talks with Lebanon in Washington. A framework agreement is possible but not guaranteed."