Iran claimed its air defence systems destroyed US aircraft near Bushehr Province late Thursday, a charge denied by US Central Command, amid ceasefire talks

The US is close to a possible deal with Iran to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz as per AP. Both sides continue to differ on ways to address Tehran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.

A day before the ceasefire between the US and Iran had come into effect, Iran had submitted a 10-point peace plan, which included an end to the conflict in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction, the state-run news agency IRNA reported.

The White House has denied Iranian media claims of a draft US-Iran peace framework, calling it a “complete fabrication” and confirming no such agreement exists amid West Asia tensions

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In Iran, speaking out against the current regime can get you in trouble. That includes even commenting on the war. Now Iranian authorities have upped the punishments for people it says are dissidents.

Iran’s supreme leader said the country will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, calling them a core national asset, as the U.S. pushes for renewed nuclear talks. The statement underscores Tehran’s resistance to external pressure and its hard line on defence and strategic programmes.

The U.S. attacked targets in southern Iran in what American military officials described as defensive strikes. The escalation unfolded amid ongoing negotiations. Follow along for live news updates and analysis.