US President Donald Trump has suggested that negotiations with Iran may resume in Pakistan within the next two days, following a previous round of talks that ended without resolution. This comes amid heightened tensions regarding Iran's nuclear program and a recent blockade of Iranian ports by the US. Concurrently, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold direct negotiations, a significant development in their historically fraught relationship. The discussions were facilitated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and were described as productive by both parties. The US is also intensifying pressure on Iran by announcing that it will not extend a temporary waiver that allowed for the sale of Iranian oil, set to expire on April 19. This decision is part of a broader strategy to prevent Iran from exerting influence over global oil markets. Global reactions to these developments have been mixed, with oil prices slightly decreasing as hopes for diplomatic solutions rise. Countries like Britain and France have called for all involved parties to pursue peace, while Russia has offered to assist in the situation by proposing to store Iran's enriched uranium as part of a potential agreement.