Ceasefire negotiations

Israeli jets entered Iranian airspace to attack a plane carrying Iranian negotiators Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi after peace talks in Islamabad, according to a New York Times report. U.S. officials warned Iran about the potential Israeli assassination attempt, fearing it could derail negotiations and reignite conflict. Pakistani fighter jets escorted the Iranian delegation due to concerns over the threat.

The Trump administration warned Iran through regional governments that Israel was plotting to assassinate Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during ceasefire negotiations in April. Washington urged Israel not to proceed, and Iranian security officials diverted Ghalibaf's flight after detecting suspected Israeli fighter jets near Iranian airspace.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with executives from weapons manufacturers in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters. This occurs amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire with Iran and between Israel and Lebanon.

Gas prices have surged to their highest level since the war with Iran began, as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled. New details have emerged about the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire negotiations. The decision followed Iran's top diplomat leaving Islamabad, and Trump stated Iran could contact the U.S. at any time.

Brent crude oil prices surged over 7% as the United States and Iran provided conflicting accounts regarding ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The mixed signals between the two nations have heightened market uncertainty, driving up oil prices.