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The United States has set April 9 as a potential target date to end the ongoing war on Iran, amid expectations of upcoming talks between the two sides, Israeli media reported Monday.
“Washington has set April 9 as a target date for ending the war, leaving about 21 days for continued fighting and negotiations," the daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported, citing an unnamed Israeli official.
The report said talks between Iran and the United States are expected to take place later this week in Pakistan, adding that Washington has not briefed Israel on the details of its contacts with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
According to the newspaper, Israel believes the United States is already conducting indirect negotiations with Qalibaf, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about contacts with Iran aimed at ending the war.
Qalibaf, however, said Monday that no negotiations had taken place with the United States, dismissing reports of negotiations as “fake news” aimed at manipulating financial and oil markets.
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Trump said Monday he had ordered a five-day postponement of all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran over the past two days.
Regional escalation has continued since the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, which has so far killed more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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