Headlines: Iran and the US appear close to a deal after agreeing the principles of an MOU during talks in Islamabad, although no agreement has yet been signed. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said he feels “pretty good” about the prospects, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated negotiators may be “on the verge of a deal”. In Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the IDF to expand control to 70% of the territory, while Hamas warns ceasefire efforts are at risk of collapse. Fighting continues across Gaza and Lebanon, with further casualties, displacement, and strikes reported. Maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical, with traffic significantly reduced and several vessels operating with AIS disabled. In Iraq, talks on PMF integration are expected to resume after Eid al-Adha, while Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss regional stability and de-escalation efforts.
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