The United States and Iran have again traded strikes after a week in which U.S. President Donald Trump mused that fragile negotiations between them might be “over.” The countries are now nearly halfway through the 60-day period that began with their signing of an interim deal aimed at permanently ending the war.

Uncertainty loomed over the talks between the US and Iran over finding a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict, with warring parties coming out with confusing claims over the mediation process.

Denuclearization talks between the U.S. and Iran are on hold for a week as the Iranian government prepares a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the capital. The funeral is expected to last from July 4 to July 9.

Iran has targeted US naval supply lines in a wave of airstrikes that have brought the interim peace deal to the brink of collapse.

NATO leaders gather on Wednesday for a second day of talks in Ankara, after US forces struck more than 80 targets in Iran overnight. The US military said the operation was launched in response to

US warns Iran over MOU commitments amid military action. Iran withdrawal from MOU negotiations by July 31 at 17.5% YES.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Iranian and Qatari leaders on Friday night amid escalating regional tensions and urged restraint from all parties. Sharif stressed upholding commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.