Istanbul (Turkey)

• U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom - President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.
• Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop - Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.
• Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least. - Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.