US-Iran war: What to know about possible talks to wind down the West Asia conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed progress in talks with Iran, involving a 15-point plan delivered via Pakistan. However, Iran denies negotiations, and the conflict continues to escalate with US troop deployments and Israeli strikes. Key issues include the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the status of Iran's nuclear program. Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Gulf nations are active behind the scenes, while internal Iranian leadership remains opaque following the death of Ali Khamenei.