US President Donald Trump claimed Iran was 'begging to make a deal', but Tehran has denied direct communication, saying messages were exchanged through mediating countries.
The US sent a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, addressing ballistic missiles, nuclear programs, and maritime routes, but Iranian officials have dismissed it as 'unfair' and 'one-sided'.
Iran has set five conditions to end the conflict, including an end to US and Israeli aggression, financial compensation, and international recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
