Brief

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that any agreement to end the conflict with Iran should mandate that several additional countries join the Abraham Accords. During a conference call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and others, Trump urged them to normalize relations with Israel. While some leaders expressed surprise, Trump indicated that his envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff would follow up on this initiative in the coming weeks. AI

The United States and Iran are reportedly nearing a breakthrough in talks aimed at ending the ongoing war, with a draft deal potentially on the horizon. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the progress, while Iranian officials indicated that a preliminary agreement might be close. Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir has been a key mediator in these discussions, facilitating talks between the two nations. AI