Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Islamabad; however, he did not confirm the purpose of a potential peace talk. Separately, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will persist as needed.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he was heading to Islamabad but did not confirm peace talks. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said US blockade of Strait of Hormuz will continue 'as long as necessary.' DW has more.