US-Iran talks unclear as Islamabad prepares for negotiations

Security is in place and Pakistani officials are working to broker talks, but Iran has yet to confirm its participation, citing mistrust toward the US after what it says was an overnight tanker incident leaving the timing of any negotiations unclear. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports. 01:33 • Source: CNN 7 videos Security is in place and Pakistani officials are working to broker talks, but Iran has yet to confirm its participation, citing mistrust toward the US after what it says was an overnight tanker incident leaving the timing of any negotiations unclear. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports. 01:33 • Source: CNN US-Iran talks unclear as Islamabad prepares for negotiations 01:33 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized for the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, as well as to the victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer fired Peter Mandelson in September after the extent of his close ties with Epstein was revealed in documents released by the US Department of Justice. 00:51 • Source: CNN UK PM apologizes over former US ambassador hire 00:51 As the governments of US and Iran try to negotiate a peace deal, many Iranians are still being arrested, tortured and executed according to rights groups. Those who protested against the regime say they fear what will happen next if they are allowed to remain in power. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh reports. 01:50 • Source: CNN Raids and forced confessions: Iran intensifies crackdown as talks unfold 01:50 Footage released by US Central Command shows US Marines approaching an Iranian-flagged vessel that US forces seized in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday. Tehran has vowed to retaliate against US forces, Iranian state news reported on Monday. 00:32 • Source: CNN US releases video of Marines seizing Iranian ship 00:32 US Central Command said the USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian-flagged “Touska” as it traveled towards an Iranian port in violation of the blockade. Iran’s military called it a violation of the US-Iran temporary ceasefire and threatened to retaliate. However, Iran was later accused of violating the ceasefire after reportedly opening fire on ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports. 01:29 • Source: CNN US destroyer fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged ship 01:29 A photo circulated on social media appears to show an IDF soldier damaging a Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon. The IDF says it is investigating the photo and that “appropriate measures will be taken.” CNN’s Oren Liebermann reports. 00:48 • Source: CNN Photo shows Israeli soldier appearing to damage Christ statue in Lebanon 00:48 China’s army tested drones and robot dogs in an urban warfare drill. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. 00:33 • Source: CNN China's army trains with robot dogs and attack drones 00:33 See more videos