Live updates: Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

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The US has warned Iran not to try to manipulate peace talks, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and oil prices climb. The conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has resulted in a significant death toll, with over 3,400 people killed in Iran and 1,950 in Lebanon.
The US and Iran are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran not to try to manipulate the talks. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with only a handful of ships transiting the waterway since the ceasefire agreement. Oil prices have climbed as a result. Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged new attacks, with the Lebanese death toll rising to 1,950. The US has reloaded warships with ammunition in case the talks fail.
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