Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days'

The Israel Defense Forces announced that more troops are joining its forces currently in southern Lebanon. This comes after Israel's defense minister gave ominous warnings earlier this week and as strikes resume in southern Lebanon.

"The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the attack on Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian regime, and will not allow harm to Israeli civilians," the IDF said in a statement.

President Donald Trump said he has extended the deadline for U.S. and Iranian negotiators to reach a deal, during which the U.S. will not target energy facilities.

"As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well," Trump said in a post on social media Thursday.

Egypt is conveying messages between the U.S. and Iran as part of broader regional efforts to ease tensions and explore negotiations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Thursday, adding that a ministerial‑level meeting on the Iran conflict is expected early next week.

Speaking at a press briefing in Beirut, Abdelatty said there were “common points” regarding the situation, including a shared desire for de-escalation.

“Regarding the Iranian issue, there are some common points related to the desire for de-escalation and the willingness to explore negotiations as a means of resolving existing disputed," he said.

He said Egypt “has been and is currently passing messages between the Iranian and American sides” in coordination with regional partners, including Pakistan and Turkey.

“We are maintaining full coordination,” he said.

President Donald Trump continued to slam NATO allies after they did not provide assistance with Iran, saying this is something the U.S. will “remember” and telling reporters that he doesn’t know if the U.S. will be there for NATO allies going forward.

Pressed specifically on why U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reluctant to help the U.S. in its war, Trump said that he didn’t ask him.

Trump also repeated his claims that the U.S. does not need help from anyone in Iran, including NATO, while saying he is "disappointed" in NATO.

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart