Iran Intel Operatives Signaled Openness to CIA Talks to End War, Report Says

Iranian operatives from the Ministry of Intelligence reportedly signaled willingness to engage the CIA in discussions to end hostilities, communicating through a third country's intelligence apparatus, according to Middle Eastern and Western officials speaking anonymously. Iran's intelligence ministry denied the report, calling it "absolute lies and psychological warfare," while U.S. officials expressed skepticism about whether either side genuinely seeks an immediate ceasefire on the conflict's fifth day. Iran's UN ambassador had previously said Tehran doubts the usefulness of negotiations at this stage, while Trump reiterated that talks were requested but it was "too late" as U.S.-Israeli strikes continued.