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US-Iran Talks Push: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s interior chief Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran as Islamabad tries to keep indirect US-Iran negotiations alive, with Rubio calling “some good signs” but warning uranium and Strait of Hormuz tolls remain sticking points. Nuclear Red Line: Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered highly enriched uranium must stay inside Iran, hardening Tehran’s stance and complicating any deal. Missile Defense Strain: A report says the US fired more than 200 THAAD interceptors—nearly half its stock—during the Iran conflict, raising worries about reserves. Lebanon-Front Pressure: Tehran condemned new US sanctions on its envoy to Beirut; Israel urged Lebanon to take “practical and meaningful measures” against Hezbollah as Lebanon’s finance minister warns the war could shrink the economy by at least 7%. Regional Fallout: Markets tracked the diplomacy with oil and stocks swinging on hopes and doubts, while the eurozone cut its growth outlook, citing the energy shock from the war. Taiwan Arms: The US Navy says Taiwan arms sales are on “pause” due to Iran-war munitions needs, sparking questions in Taipei.

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