The United States has claimed to have seized an Iran-flagged vessel. According to the US Central Command, the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepted the ship as it was heading toward an Iranian port. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, though further details about the vessel or the circumstances of the seizure were not disclosed.

At the same time, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting Pakistan, a trip viewed as a significant step toward potential second-round talks between Iran and the United States. The visit coincides with preparations by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday to participate in discussions aimed at ending the conflict with Iran.

The developments suggest renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, with Pakistan emerging as a possible venue for dialogue following the reported maritime incident.