Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions remain high as Iran and the US clash over maritime control, stalled diplomacy and military actions, with ripple effects across global markets and regional stability. Developments in Lebanon, energy routes, and domestic politics signal a fragile moment as Pakistan tries to broker peace while escalation and negotiation remain closely intertwined. Here are the latest developments: Iranian media is reporting that Tehran is not planning to attend talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.