US and Iran deliver mixed messages for weekend talks until American officials travel towards Pakistan

The US and Iran continue to deliver mixed messages on whether the talks will be held this weekend, while Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange attacks despite a prolonged ceasefire.

Here are the latest news of a second round of peace talks:

What the United States said: The White House said Friday that US envoy Steve Whitoff and Jared Kouchner are travelling towards Pakistan on Saturday to participate in direct peace talks with Iran, while vice president JD Vance is on alert to travel to Islamabad if the talks advance. The White House has “seen some progress on the part of the Iranians, said the press spokeswoman.

What Trump said: Throughout the week, President Donald Trump gave little clarity for the timing of ending the war. He said Friday Iran will make a US bid, but does not yet know the details. Just a day ago, Trump suggested that uncertainty about Iran's leadership is complicating negotiations.

What Iran has said: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday to meet with mediators, but his ministry denied that a direct meeting with the US was planned. semi-official state media in Iran also reported that “has no negotiations with Americans in the agenda”.