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- Iran is expected to respond to the U.S.' 15-point peace deal framework on Friday, according to CBS News.
- President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio express cautious optimism about the negotiations, which Pakistan is facilitating.
- White House officials stress the sensitivity of the discussions and will not negotiate through the media.
- Iran asserts it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim it reiterated in 2026.
- The U.S. and Iran lack official diplomatic relations, relying on third parties for communication.
