Iran Denies Sending Messages to US, Emphasizes Readiness for Prolonged Conflict

Iran has denied reports that it sent messages to the United States amid ongoing regional tensions. An unnamed Iranian official told the semi-official Tasnim news agency that no communication was made or will be made with the US, emphasizing that Iran's armed forces are prepared for a prolonged conflict. This denial followed an Axios report citing US and other sources about possible Iranian outreach, which also raised concerns in Israel and prompted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to seek clarification from the White House.