An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States’ abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.

Officials had locked the city down, anticipating talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations. But they didn’t happen. “What did I close my business for?” one business owner asked.

Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

U.S. and Israeli forces hit targets in Iran as President Trump threatened to wipe out a “whole civilization.”

The American leaders slathered on the praise for the nationalist standard-bearer just days before an election he could lose.

A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

Jamil Jivani, a Conservative rookie member of Parliament, follows an American playbook to win over young men on college campuses.

JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.