What to know about the Iran war today: The first round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend resulted in "encouraging progress," Pakistani and Qatari negotiators said Monday. The talks, aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war, are set to continue this week. The two sides agreed to establish a line of communication to avoid "incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure safe transit for commercial vessels through the vital waterway, negotiators