US Offers Ceasefire Plan to Iran Amid Escalating Mideast Tensions; Iran Rejects Talks

• The US sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistani intermediaries, even as it deploys more troops to the Mideast.
• Iran's military rejected the diplomatic effort, launching new attacks on Israel and the Gulf region, including Kuwait International Airport.
• The Pentagon is sending at least 1,000 paratroopers and 5,000 Marines to the region, framed as giving Trump "max flexibility."
• Israeli officials, who advocate for continued war, were surprised by the US ceasefire proposal.
• Despite US claims of ongoing negotiations, Iran's military and parliamentary speaker deny direct talks, stating the US is in no position to negotiate.