Iran Declines Talks with U.S., Threatening Pakistan's Mediation Efforts
Iran has announced it will not participate in planned talks with the United States in Pakistan, citing recent U.S. military actions as violations of the ceasefire. The U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated tensions, with Iran accusing the U.S. of piracy. Pakistan, acting as a mediator, has been preparing to host the talks, hoping to extend the fragile ceasefire. However, Iran's decision not to attend threatens to derail these efforts and prolong the conflict. 
