US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran must abandon its nuclear weapons program in a verifiable way, adding that the country will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear bomb.

DEVELOPING: Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi to discuss proposal for talks with the United States, according to two Pakistani sources. The proposal is expected to be conveyed to U.S. officials.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi plans to discuss a proposal for talks with the United States, which will be conveyed to the U.S. side, according to two Pakistani sources.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi begins a diplomatic tour of Pakistan, Oman, and Russia on Friday. The trip aims to coordinate with regional mediators regarding the ongoing conflict and tensions with the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to begin a diplomatic tour of Pakistan, Oman, and Russia on Friday to discuss regional conflict and tensions with the United States.

UPDATE: President Donald Trump confirms he abandoned a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian officials deny reports of internal leadership disputes.

Iranian leadership denies internal conflict following President Donald Trump's statement that he withdrew from a proposed agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UPDATE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for the second time in two months to advance agreements on security, energy, and infrastructure. #Ukraine #SaudiArabia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for his second visit in two months to discuss security, energy, and infrastructure agreements. Zelensky stated that the visit follows recent financial guarantee discussions held with European leaders.