Iran war live: Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Iran denies US talks

What happened: The US House voted 211 to 204 to send a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the bid. Iran's parliament speaker said Israelis are working to drag the US into an endless war with Iran, and Iran's security chief dismissed reports of ongoing Tehran-Washington talks. Key numbers: House vote 211 to 204. Why it matters: The committee referral ends the impeachment effort against Hegseth over the war on Iran. Iranian officials publicly deny that talks between Tehran and Washington are under way. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

The US House voted 211 to 204 to send a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the bid. Iran's parliament speaker said Israelis are working to drag the US into an endless war with Iran, and Iran's security chief dismissed reports of ongoing Tehran-Washington talks.

The committee referral ends the impeachment effort against Hegseth over the war on Iran. Iranian officials publicly deny that talks between Tehran and Washington are under way.