Fresh signals from US President Donald Trump suggest that Washington and Tehran could be heading back to the negotiating table within the next 36 to 72 hours. While no formal confirmation has come from Iran, diplomatic backchannels, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan are quietly shaping what could be the next phase of high-stakes US-Iran engagement. At the center of this developing story is a fragile ceasefire extension. The United States has chosen to hold fire while maintaining military readiness and enforcement measures in the region. This calculated pause appears to be buying time, not just for diplomacy, but for Iran to consolidate a unified negotiating position.

Melania Trump has strongly denied allegations linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the claims “false, defamatory, and deeply damaging.” The First Lady addressed the controversy head-on, stating she never had any relationship or association with Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Her statement comes at a time when renewed attention around Epstein-related disclosures has reignited scrutiny across political circles. Notably, early reports suggest that President Donald Trump was not briefed in advance about Melania’s decision to release the statement, raising further questions about internal coordination. WATCH