Iran denies peace talks with US taking place as Gulf fends off renewed strikes
Iran has denied that peace talks with the US are taking place, despite the White House saying that talks are proceeding. The US is working to arrange a meeting in Pakistan to discuss an off-ramp, while Iran has been preparing for a possible US operation to take control of Kharg Island.
The White House said talks with Iran are proceeding, even after Tehran did not immediately accept a 15-point plan to end the war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged that messages have been exchanged with the US through mediators. Iran has been laying traps and moving military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island. The US is working to arrange a meeting in Pakistan to discuss an off-ramp. Gulf nations were fending off attacks as regional strikes continue. The UAE intercepted drones and missiles from Iran.
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