The White House says talks are proceeding while Iran’s foreign minister says they are not. Meanwhile, the US is working to arrange a meeting in Pakistan to discuss an off-ramp, two administration officials told CNN.
Here’s the latest
State of possible talks: The White House said talks with Iran are proceeding apace, even after Tehran did not immediately accept a 15-point plan to end the war. The US is working to arrange a meeting in Pakistan to discuss an off-ramp, two administration officials told CNN.
Iran’s response: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said messages have been exchanged with the US through mediators, but added that Washington’s shift in tone – having previously demanded Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” – amounted to an acknowledgment of failure.
Strikes in the region: Falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile killed two people in Abu Dhabi as several Gulf states fended off attacks Thursday. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran continued to trade strikes.
Protecting key island: Iran has been laying traps and moving military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in preparation for a possible US operation to take control of it, according to people familiar with US intelligence reporting.
