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US officials arrived in Islamabad for talks with Iran, but Iran stated no direct meeting is planned, leaving diplomacy in limbo amidst the escalating Hormuz crisis impacting global trade and energy markets. Simultaneously, Israel continued attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, while Hezbollah claimed attacks in southern Lebanon, widening regional tensions.

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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Diplomacy hangs in the balance as Islamabad remains under lockdown and mixed signals continue over US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, the Hormuz crisis is rippling across global trade, energy markets and regional security.

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