US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Says No US Ships Crossed Hormuz After Trump Claims Mines Being Cleared

Iran's state media IRIB (Islamic Republic of Broadcasting) said that no US ships have crossed through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a high-ranking official. This comes after reports of US naval ships spotted in the region and US President Donald Trump saying that the US is clearing the Strait of mines.

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US President Donald Trumps claimed in a Truth Social post that the US is clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz amid tri-lateral talks ongoing in Islamabad.

"We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others," Trump said in his post.

Iran and US's delegations are engaging in face-to-face negotiations for the first time, with the presence of Pakistan's mediators at Islamabad, having initially used Pakistan as the middle-man to send messages back and forth.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrives in Islamabad's Serena Hotel to engage with tri-lateral talks with US and Iran to end the war, according to NDTV.

The White House has denied recent reports of releasing Iranian frozen assets that ​were held in Qatar ​and other foreign banks according to recent reports.

US Vice President JD Vance has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to hold talks over a peace agreement to end the war with Iran, according to Bloomberg News.

Three oil supertankers have been spotted moving through the Strait of Hormuz according to Bloomberg News.

Iran’s first vice president stated the outcome of the high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad rests entirely on US priorities.

Mohammad Reza Aref posted on X that a mutually beneficial agreement is probable if US representatives focus on their “America First” interests.

He issued a warning against any pivot towards an “Israel First” agenda.

Aref said that would result in a “no deal” and Iran would “inevitably continue our defence even more vigorously than before”.

That scenario, he warned, would impose “greater costs” on the world.

A senior Iranian source ​told news agency Reuters on Saturday that US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that ​were held in Qatar ​and other foreign banks, welcoming ⁠the move as ​a sign of "seriousness" in reaching ​a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad.

Washington ​has not made any ​public comments on the issue of ‌unfreezing ⁠assets.

The Iranian delegation, led by parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and accompanied by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, has held talks with Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Details of the talks are awaited.

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• Iran wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israeli attacks have killed nearly 2,000 people since the start of fighting in March. Israel and the US have said Lebanon is not ‌part of the ceasefire – Tehran insists it is.
• Iran wants the US to unblock Iranian assets and end sanctions that have crippled its economy for years. Washington has indicated that it is open to significant sanctions relief, but only in exchange for Iranian concessions on its nuclear and missile development.
• Iran wants acknowledgement of its authority over the Strait of ⁠Hormuz, where it aims to collect transit fees and ⁠control access. The US wants it opened for oil tankers and other vessels without any limitations, including tolls on shipping.
• Iran is expected to ⁠demand compensation for all damage during the six-week war. The US has not commented on reparations.
• Israel and the US both want Iran’s missile capabilities to be dramatically curtailed. Tehran says its missile arsenal is non-negotiable.
• Iran ‌wants the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, cessation of war on all fronts and a commitment to non-aggression. Trump has vowed to retain military ‌assets ‌in the Middle East until a peace deal is reached. He’s warned of a major escalation in fighting if Iran fails to comply.

Israel said it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it meets Lebanese diplomats for talks in Washington next week – as Israeli attacks on Lebanon go on.

Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held late-night discussions on Friday to finalise arrangements for the meeting due at the state department on Tuesday.

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Indonesia has welcomed “encouraging” talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, and urged both sides to advance a “sustainable solution” to the dispute.

“This is an encouraging development that helps to keep the channels of communication open and creates space for diplomacy,” Indonesia’s foreign ministry spokesman, Vahd Nabyl, told Turkiye’s Anadolu Agency.

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The Mehr news agency reported that the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, during a telephone call that Iran enters the negotiations with US in “complete distrust”.

Araghchi said his nation “will fight with full authority to secure the interests and rights of the Iranian people,” citing repeated breaches of promise and “betrayals of diplomacy” by the US as the reason for this stance.

Pakistan’s⁠ foreign minister says he hopes ⁠the US and Iran engage constructively in ‌peace talks, as the US delegation landed in the Pakistani capital a short while ago.

Ishaq Dar ⁠reiterated Islamabad’s desire ⁠to continue facilitating the parties to ⁠reach a “lasting and ⁠durable solution to ⁠the conflict,” according to a Pakistani foreign ministry statement.

Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that the Iranian delegation is set to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Sharif and his government officials are mediating the Iran-US ceasefire talks in Islamabad.

The Iranian delegation will raise the issue of American violations of commitments during its meeting at noon today with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

(Source: Tasnim News)

The Lebanese armed group said fighters targeted Israeli troops at the Kiryat Shmona settlement in northern Israel with missiles and drones.

Hezbollah also said barracks in Ya’ara were targeted by rockets.

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Pakistan confirmed that a high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with the United States aimed at addressing the Middle East crisis. The meeting brings together senior leaders from both sides in what marks a rare direct engagement.

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad will focus on exploring a possible peace deal after recent tensions, with Pakistan stepping in to facilitate discussions between the two countries.

Pakistan's foreign ministry shared visuals of the Iranian delegation's arrival and said the talks would take place the same day. The Iranian side is led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is leading Iran’s delegation in the peace talks in Pakistan, made the remarks on reaching an agreement late on Friday after arriving in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with US officials.

Iran has come to Islamabad in good faith, although it does not trust the United States, Ghalibaf told media, according to the official IRNA news agency.

He reportedly cited Washington’s failure to fulfill its commitments during previous negotiations between the two sides.

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Iran's delegation consisting of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, Secretary of the Supreme National Defence Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kezem Gharibabadi, and Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghae will meet Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at noon, as per Bloomberg reports. 

• A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Islamabad for talks linked to the Iran conflict, NDTV reported.
• The delegation includes Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to the report.
• Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran’s parliamentary speaker are part of the Tehran team expected to engage in the talks.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said that shelters for displaced people in Lebanon are severely overcrowded, with nearly half of the country’s public schools now functioning as reception centres.

“Needs in Lebanon exceed the available capacity,” UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Friday.

"We don't need a backup plan. Their (Iran's) military is defeated, they have very few missiles, very little manufacturing capability. We have hit them hard. Our military has done an amazing job," Trump stated while talking to reporters. 

• Israeli troops closed a checkpoint in az‑Zawiya near Salfit and searched homes, restricting civilian movement, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
• A 21‑year‑old Palestinian was injured by rubber bullets in Birzeit, while three Palestinians were arrested in Arroub refugee camp and Masafer Yatta, according to the report.
• Wafa said Israeli forces used live fire, sound bombs and gas during raids, and that settlers carried out attacks on residents and farmland under military presence.

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On being asked what a good deal will look like, US President Donald Trump said, "No nuclear weapon. That's 99% of it."

He also said, "The Strait of Hormuz will open up automatically... We will have it open fairly soon..."

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US President Donald Trump says, "I wish him (JD Vance) luck... They (Iran) are militarily defeated, and now we are going to open up the Gulf, with or without them... If it doesn't, we are going to finish it off, one way or the other, it is going well. The Navy and Airforce (of Iran) is gone, along with all the anti-aircraft systems, the leaders and the whole place..." 

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Two out of three Americans in numerous polls say that they want to see the war ended. That they think it has gone too far.

They are complaining about the cost of fuel and products that are affected by rising energy costs. Inflation is going back up and that’s creating political pressure for the Trump administration.

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Vice President Vance's flight has reached an airbase in Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been confirmed as part of the United States team for the upcoming talks.

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US President Donald Trump has stated that other countries are beginning to assist with efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Regarding reports of Iran charging tolls for passage, the President asserted that he will not allow that to happen. He further emphasized that the reopening of the Strait is expected to occur very quickly. 

(Source: Bloomberg)

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war has sent shock waves through global energy markets. Even if truce is agreed upon in discussions between the United States and Iran, taking place in Pakistan's Islamabad, experts expect the impact of the closure to linger on for longer. 

"Let's imagine the talks go well, there will be a long period till they (oil prices) come down," Edward Carr, Deputy Editor, The Economist, said while talking to NDTV Profit. 

According to Carr, three factors will be at play when it comes to recovery of the energy markets post a potential re-opening of the key maritime shipping lane.

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According to recent reports, Lebanon has announced that the United States has been appointed to mediate ceasefire talks with Israel. Lebanese officials have agreed to attend a meeting this coming Tuesday to discuss the potential ceasefire.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency is reported that there are 71 people in Tehran’s delegation to Islamabad, including the main negotiating delegation, expert advisers, media representatives, as well as diplomatic and security teams.

The negotiating team is being led by Iran’s parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf.

According to Tasnim, other negotiators include:

• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
• Central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati.
• Secretary of the Supreme National Defence Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
• Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kezem Gharibabadi.
• Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

US President Trump says Iranians have no cards. This remark comes a few hours ahead of the negotiation talks scheduled in Islamabad. 

(Source: NDTV)