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Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq
Iran rejects US seriousness on talks while a ship burns off Iraq, signaling escalating Iran war tensions.
Context
What happened: Tehran accused Washington of not being serious about negotiations. UKMTO reported a vessel caught fire 63 nautical miles southeast of al-Faw, Iraq. Officials from the Mecca Alliance met Iran's president and security chief in Tehran.
Key numbers: Vessel fire 63 nautical miles (117km) southeast of al-Faw, Iraq.
Why it matters: Security risks in the Gulf continue to escalate. Both sides at the Tehran meeting agreed to continue talks and seek peace.
What changed
Tehran accused Washington of not being serious about negotiations. UKMTO reported a vessel caught fire 63 nautical miles southeast of al-Faw, Iraq. Officials from the Mecca Alliance met Iran's president and security chief in Tehran.
Why it matters
Security risks in the Gulf continue to escalate. Both sides at the Tehran meeting agreed to continue talks and seek peace.