Iran US war LIVE Updates: US claims it ‘always open to diplomacy’ but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran

Iran US war LIVE Updates: As tensions escalate across West Asia, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is in touch with Iran and other countries to ensure unimpeded transit and safe passage for Indian ships carrying LPG, LNG, and other products

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At least eight civilians have been reported killed, and 95 others sustained injuries following US-Israeli strikes targeted the ‘B1 bridge in Karaj’, resulting in a high number of casualties in the surrounding area.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran remains "resolute in defending itself against American and Israeli aggressors using all of its capacities," state broadcaster Press TV reported.

Iran on Thursday claimed its drafting a proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz. Kazem Gharibabadi, an Iranian diplomat, described the proposal as "intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing through this route," the state-run IRNA news agency said.

The United States has reaffirmed its willingness to engage in diplomatic talks with Tehran, even as the military conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran continues. US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera that while President Trump had sought "talks with Iran before the war," he accused the Iranian government of a persistent “pursuit of a nuclear weapon.” He added, "The president is always open to diplomacy, but he's also been clear we will see his objectives be fulfilled here."

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary is attending the meeting this evening. We are in touch with Iran and other countries there to see how best we can get unimpeded transit and safe transit for our ships, which are carrying products including LPG, LNG and other products.

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