Clockwise General News — US and Iran prepare for critical ceasefire talks amid a shaky truce and escalating regional tensions. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Islamabad for high-level discussions with Iranian negotiators. The aim is to steady a fragile ceasefire in the region. The talks follow continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon and accusations from Kuwait of Iranian drone strikes.