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Recent updates on the ongoing conflict involving Iran focus heavily on a major shift toward economic warfare and international diplomacy: CBS News–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>

• U.S. “Economic D-Day” Campaign: The United States Treasury Department announced a sweeping new sanctions campaign targeting nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, vessels, and individuals across technology, aviation, gold, and digital assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the objective is to sever Iran’s remaining financial lifelines, threatening secondary sanctions against third-party trade partners.–> CBS News–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>
• Strait of Hormuz and Military Standoff: With the military conflict largely at a stalemate, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. President Donald Trump issued a “zero-tolerance” warning that any Iranian ships deploying mines in the waterway will be systematically destroyed, while Iran and Oman recently discussed establishing a temporary navigational corridor and mine-clearing project.–> Additionally, two ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward the United Arab Emirates landed harmlessly in the water, according to UAE defense officials. –>CBS News+ 1–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>
• Diplomatic Channels: Pakistan’s military leadership and interior minister traveled to Tehran for diplomatic talks, with reports indicating they are attempting to pass conditions between Iran and the United States regarding the strait and potential avenues back to negotiations.–> CBS News–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>–>