Iran has insisted it isn’t engaged in negotiations with the US and a military spokesman mocked America over its diplomatic efforts Wednesday.

Iran has rejected as "fake news" President Donald Trump's claims that a deal to end the war is near, as Tehran continued to bombard the Gulf states. The Trump administration sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan,

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iranian representatives have reportedly indicated to the Trump administration that they prefer negotiating with US Vice President JD Vance, as they believe that he will lean more towards diplomatic options.

Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."

An Iranian source told CNN that there had been “outreach” between the US and Tehran and that Iran is willing to listen to “sustainable” proposals to end the war. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.

Iran also threatened the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait—like the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint for global trade.

Weekly demonstrations in North Texas reflect fear, frustration, and hope among Iranian Americans with loved ones still in the conflict zone.