Iran Denies the Talks That May Save It
Iran publicly denies all negotiations while privately signaling readiness for a deal — and the contradiction may be the only thing preventing an attack on its power grid.
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Bureau: Jerusalem
Iran publicly denies all negotiations while privately signaling readiness for a deal — and the contradiction may be the only thing preventing an attack on its power grid.
An Iranian missile carrying a 100kg warhead struck central Tel Aviv on Monday while Trump's 'pause' covered only American strikes on power plants — everything else raged on.
Arrow 3 intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile in space on Saturday — but Israel has warned Washington its interceptor stockpile is critically low.
Hezbollah launched approximately 30 rockets at the Haifa Bay area and another 20 at northern Israel — most intercepted, no injuries — during a 'pause' that only covers U.S. power plant strikes.
Iran's Health Ministry reports 1,500+ killed and 19,324 wounded; independent monitors put the real military toll at 5,300+ dead in 18 days.
Day 25: Iran denies talks but its FM signals readiness, Tel Aviv hit again, Gulf states struck overnight, Marines due Friday, oil back above $100, death toll past 2,000.