PARIS, April 25 -- The latest developments in the Middle East war:

US envoys head to Islamabad 

US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain.

The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an "in-person conversation" with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has already arrived in Islamabad.

Spain 'reliable' Nato member 

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed Spain was a "reliable member" of Nato, after a report the United States was conside...