US, Iran signal talks while escalating strikes in high-stakes standoff

The United States and Iran are signaling possible negotiations while simultaneously escalating military actions, as the conflict enters its 27th day. Heavy strikes and counterattacks continue, with Israel and the US targeting Iranian military infrastructure and Iran responding with missile and drone attacks on regional bases and Israeli sites. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing through intermediaries like Pakistan, but both sides remain far apart on key conditions for ending the war. Analysts describe the situation as “fighting while talking,” with both nations combining military pressure and negotiation tactics. Meanwhile, the risk of a wider conflict is growing, with preparations for potential ground operations on both sides and threats to key global oil routes. The war has caused significant casualties and displacement, worsening the humanitarian crisis with no clear resolution in sight.

Credit : CGTN