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Karen, the U.S.

and Iran are heading into high-level talks in Pakistan tomorrow on ending their six-week war with new threats from President Trump.

In a series of social media posts, the president warned Iran against charging fees on tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz, and he said Iran was doing a dishonorable job of allowing oil through the waterway.

Bloomberg's Jumana Bersetchi reports both sides are still very far apart ahead of tomorrow's discussions.

Bloomberg's Giovanna Bersetchi reports despite his latest threats, President Trump still says he is optimistic about reaching a deal with Iran.

And Karen, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to talks with Lebanon.

This comes as President Trump said the Israeli leader has agreed to low key it, in his words, with strikes on the war weary country.

Still, Netanyahu is vowing to keep fighting Iran backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Benjamin Netanyahu spoke through an interpreter.

The Lebanese health ministry says Israel's offensive earlier this week left more than 300 dead.

And Karen, there are new developments this morning on the other major war overseas.

The top negotiator of Ukraine with Russia says he sees progress toward a potential peace deal with the Kremlin.

In a conversation held last Saturday, Kirill Obudinov expressed optimism that the talks are evolving toward a settlement.

He spoke with Bloomberg's Vladimir Verbiani.

Bloomberg's Vladimir Verbyanyi adds Ukraine's former top military spy says he thinks Russia also wants to stop the war.

And Karen, futures are a little changed to lower as we close out the week.