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Trump says US tried to arm Iran protesters, but lost weapons

Trump says US tried to arm Iran protesters, but lost weapons

President claims arms sent to anti-govt groups never reached recipients, blames intermediaries without details

Asia
Pakistan draws up plan shared with Iran, US to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz strait

Pakistan draws up plan shared with Iran, US to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz strait

Source tells Reuters that proposal, dubbed 'Islamabad Accord,” gives negotiators 15–20 days to finalize a full peace deal

Europe
Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

French president says an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to 'coastal threats'

Middle East
White House says Trump yet to approve ‘Pakistan-backed’ Iran truce plan

White House says Trump yet to approve ‘Pakistan-backed’ Iran truce plan

A White House official says the US president has not 'signed off' on the idea, adding that Operation Epic Fury continues

North America
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Donald Trump to demand it be reopened or warn Tehran it will 'face hell'