TEHRAN
\nIran\u2019s military spokesperson dismissed US ceasefire overtures, stating that the Americans are \u201cnegotiating with itself\u201d amid internal divisions.
\nThe comment came shortly after the Trump administration reportedly sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran via Pakistan. Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry and parliament speaker have repeatedly denied any direct or indirect talks with Washington, calling such claims \u201cfake news\u201d designed to manipulate oil markets.
\nTrump\u2019s Claims on Negotiations and Regime Change President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that productive talks are underway with \u201cthe right people\u201d in Iran, who \u201cwant to make a deal so badly.\u201d
\nHe has described the situation as having already achieved a form of \u201cregime change,\u201d noting that the current Iranian interlocutors differ significantly from those at the start of the conflict. Trump also delayed threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and expressed optimism about ending the nearly month-long war.
\nIn a potential de-escalation signal, Iran notified the UN and International Maritime Organization that it will allow \u201cnon-hostile\u201d vessels \u2014 including oil tankers not supporting aggression against Iran \u2014 safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities.
\nUS and Israeli-linked ships remain excluded. The move follows disruptions that spiked global oil prices and comes alongside the reported US peace plan.
\nHezbollah reported launching anti-aircraft missiles at Israeli fighter jets operating over southern Lebanon. Israeli sources described the incident as an unsuccessful attempt to down aircraft, followed by retaliatory strikes that eliminated the launching cell near Tyre.
\nThis fits into broader exchanges, with Israel conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut\u2019s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon, while capturing some Hezbollah operatives.
\nFighting continues on multiple fronts, including Israeli strikes inside Iran and Iranian\/Hezbollah missile\/drone attacks toward Israel and Gulf areas.
\nDiplomatic efforts appear mixed: public denials from Tehran contrast with reported indirect channels and partial easing of Hormuz restrictions. Oil prices have fluctuated sharply with these developments. The situation remains fluid, with risks of further escalation alongside hints of backchannel diplomacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TEHRAN Iran\u2019s military spokesperson dismissed US ceasefire overtures, stating that the Americans are \u201cnegotiating with itself\u201d amid internal divisions. The comment came shortly after the Trump administration reportedly sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran via Pakistan. Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry and parliament speaker have repeatedly denied any direct or indirect talks with Washington, calling such […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":538264,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-538235","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n