High-level delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This comes after a two-week ceasefire was initiated earlier this week. President Donald Trump asserts that the Iranian military has faced total defeat, stating, 'Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it.' Trump outlined several goals at the onset of military operations, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, destroying its navy, and facilitating regime change.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claims that Iran's missile program has been 'functionally destroyed,' although experts suggest that Iran retains the ability to manufacture and launch missiles. Additionally, the US military reports that over 90% of Iran's navy has been sunk. However, experts indicate that the US has not adequately addressed Iran's regional proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, which continue to pose threats. While Trump claims to have obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities, enriched uranium remains in the country. The situation remains complex as Iran's leadership transitions to a new hard-line ruler following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.