- President Trump unlikely to extend U.S.-backed ceasefire with Iran if no deal reached by tonight's 8 p.m. ET deadline.
- U.S. delegation led by Vice President Vance heads to Pakistan for talks; Iran says it won’t participate.
- U.N. study estimates $71 billion needed for Gaza reconst
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