Live updates: Standoff between US and Iran deepens as Pakistan pushes for new round of talks
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The standoff between the US and Iran has deepened, with the US declaring a blockade on Iran's ports and Tehran threatening to strike targets across the region. Pakistan is pushing for a new round of talks to bring the sides together, while the IMF has cut its outlook for global growth due to the war's impact on the economy.
The US and Iran are in a deepening standoff. The US has declared a blockade on Iran's ports, and Tehran has threatened to strike targets across the region. Pakistan is pushing for a new round of talks. The IMF has cut its outlook for global growth to 3.1% in 2026 due to the war. The conflict has driven oil and gas prices higher. Israel and Lebanon are set to begin direct talks, with Lebanon seeking a ceasefire and Israel seeking to dismantle Hezbollah.
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