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5 min readUncertain US-Iran talks loomed large in this NPR News Now roundup, amid ongoing violence in Gaza, a key court loss for the Trump administration on immigration, wildfires in the Southeast, and scattered updates on markets, labor, and sports.
Tensions Over Potential US-Iran Meeting in Pakistan
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, where the city has been locked down for days in anticipation of possible US-Iran peace talks. However, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman denied on social media that any meeting is planned this weekend, despite White House press secretary Caroline Levitt stating on Fox News that Jared Kushner and Steve Whitkoff would travel there Saturday. Pakistan's foreign ministry confirmed Araghchi would meet senior leadership, but he did not address US involvement. Araghchi also plans visits to Muscat and Moscow for bilateral discussions. This uncertainty highlights fragile diplomacy efforts, with Islamabad's preparations underscoring expectations even as Iran casts doubt.
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- 1 (00:00) **Iran-US Talks in Pakistan** - Uncertainty over weekend peace talks as Iran's FM visits Islamabad amid White House expectations
- 2 (00:58) **Gaza Israeli Strikes** - At least 11 Palestinians killed in three separate attacks Friday
- 3 (01:22) **Trump Asylum Ban Ruled Unlawful** - Federal appeals court strikes down southern border proclamation from Trump's first day
- 4 (02:10) **Georgia Wildfires** - Fire watch remains high after two southeastern fires destroy dozens of structures
- 5 (02:36) **Florida Wildfire Fatality** - Volunteer firefighter dies battling blaze
- 6 (02:42) **Wall Street Closes Mixed** - Dow down 79 at 49,230; S&P up 56, NASDAQ surges 398
- 7 (03:01) **Wyoming Abortion Ban Blocked** - Judge temporarily halts six-week ban, restoring access amid ongoing litigation
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