Netanyahu:

There is still a radical Shiite axis, and there is also a radical Sunni axis that is raising its head.

We need to build alliances with Arab countries.

And I'll tell you—with whom else: with Muslims who don't want either this or that.

You'll be surprised how many of them are turning to us. They're turning to Israel. They're turning to me.

Despite Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran talks would begin Monday, Pakistani officials say no meeting has been scheduled and Iran denies negotiations are underway.

Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are still working to arrange talks.

Source: ISNA

Pakistan will reportedly host Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for talks on possible U.S. negotiations, after Pakistani officials said no talks have yet been scheduled.

Source: Al Arabiya

Trump:

Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they’re only dealing with “Oman.”

They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our “Blockade” or, as some say, “The United States Wall of Steel!”

Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished. Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades.

It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!

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A senior Israeli political source told CBS News that Israel "will not retreat from its current stance" in Gaza.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker on Patriot production licenses for Ukraine:

Long-term production agreements won't deliver by this winter.

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U.S. officials say there are no new Iran talks planned despite Trump's comments.

Contacts continue through mediators.

Source: CBS

Pakistan blocked Al Jazeera English's website right after the network's on-the-ground reporting from Muzaffarabad on the second-phase AJK elections.

Al Jazeera's coverage (by Kamal Hyder) showed boycotts, low turnout, deserted streets, and residents "disgusted with the system," referencing unrest since June that locals say killed dozens (estimates range up to 80+).

Pakistan's Information Ministry accused the channel of "yellow journalism" and pushing an agenda to delegitimize the elections.

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Trump:

Trump will do “everything possible” to help FIFA president Gianni Infantino survive mounting calls for his resignation, according to a senior administration official.

“Gianni helped us a lot to deliver the best World Cup ever. The president likes him a lot. I am sure the president will do everything possible to help him,” the source told The Telegraph, adding, “He is a loyal person.”

Iranian leaders believe Trump's military threats are aimed at strengthening his negotiating position, not triggering a wider conflict.

Source: Reuters

Senior Israeli official to N12:

Under no circumstances will we withdraw before Hamas is disarmed.

This was not agreed upon in the original Trump framework—and it will not happen.

Trump:

We had a conflict with Venezuela that worked out very well.

We have a conflict with Iran, and that is working out very, very well.

Trump to Hegseth:

You are doing a fantastic job.

Reporter: Talks with Iran are now off.

Trump: They are going on right now. It's an amazing thing.

They are not denying it this time.

But for some reason, when they are talking, they don't like to say that they are talking.

Trump on Iran:

We are talking right now at the request of Iran, backed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, and others also.