US floats 15-point plan to end Iran war, signaling diplomacy

The New York Times reports the U.S. has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war, delivered via Pakistan; Trump says the U.S. and Iran are negotiating and Tehran is 'talking sense,' though Iran denies direct talks. It’s unclear how widely the plan is circulated or whether Israel would back it. Pakistan is offering to facilitate talks, while White House officials stress sensitive diplomacy. Separately, the Pentagon is reportedly preparing to deploy up to 3,000 troops and the administration seeks war funding; Trump reiterates that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the main objective.