Pakistan's Request: Israel Drops Iran FM, Speaker From Hit List

• Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list.
• The decision came after Pakistan requested Washington not to target them, citing the need for interlocutors in potential peace talks.
• The Wall Street Journal initially reported their temporary removal, but without mentioning Pakistan's role.
• Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are mediating between Tehran and Washington to end the Iran war.
• Iran's Araqchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to "friendly countries" like India, but restricted for "enemies and their allies".