Tensions Surge Ahead of Pakistan Peace Talks
A fragile two-week ceasefire is on the verge of collapse just 48 hours before Vice President JD Vance leads a U.S. delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran.
Despite the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains at a near standstill, with Iran restricting passage in response to intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Tehran is reportedly furious that Israel launched Operation Eternal Darkness—a massive bombardment that killed over 250 people on Wednesday—maintaining that the ceasefire should have included Lebanon.
In a late-night statement on Truth Social, President Trump confirmed that all U.S. ships, aircraft, and personnel will remain in place “in and around Iran” until a “real agreement” is fully honored.
CBN Israel Desk
