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MIDDLE EAST
US and Iran Hold Marathon Peace Talks
What changed
At a historic meeting in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials were seeking to make a fragile truce permanent. The U.S. and Iran have been holding direct talks, with Pakistan hosting the high-stakes meeting, as reported by The Hill. Iran's deputy FM, Gharibabadi, said Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.
MIDDLE EAST
China Takes Active Role in Iran War
What changed
China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said, as reported by the New York Times. This development suggests that China is taking a more active role in the Iran war. The U.S. has been monitoring China's activities in the region, and this new information may impact the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran.
MIDDLE EAST
Pakistan Sends Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia
What changed
Pakistan has sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, as reported by Al Jazeera. The deployment is under a mutual defense pact, and it comes as Islamabad hosts U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.