“Israel took Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf off its hit list after Pakistan requested that Washington not target them.”

“The Wall Street Journal first reported that the two top Iranian officials had been temporarily removed from Israel’s list of officials to eliminate as they explore possible peace talks.”

“The two officials have been removed from the list for up to four or five days, the Journal said, citing US officials, but did not mention any Pakistani role in it.”

“Iran has told intermediaries that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel, six regional sources familiar with Iran’s position said, linking an end of the war to a halt to Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, Reuters reported.”

“Iran’s Press TV on Wednesday cited an Iranian official saying Tehran wanted any deal with the United States to secure an end to the war, both on Iran and other 'resistance groups' in the region.”

“The proposal calls for removing Iran’s stocks of highly enriched uranium, halting enrichment, curbing its ballistic missile programme and cutting off funding for regional allies, according to Israeli cabinet sources familiar with the plan.”

“USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters.”