Iran has rejected signing a peace deal with the United States, despite President Donald Trump's hopes for an agreement to coincide with his 80th birthday. Tensions remain high in the region with ongoing Hezbollah attacks on Israeli cities, Israeli strikes on Lebanon causing civilian casualties, and continued activity at the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Pakistan are serving as intermediaries in negotiations between the US and Iran, though the Iranian regime is taking a hardline position in talks.

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