Admissions by U.S. officials regarding the deaths of American troops have not only shattered the narrative of censorship but have also revealed new dimensions of the justification for military aggression, Washington's legal responsibility, and the legal and political implications of Iran's right to self-defense in the regional equation.

Iran's Parliament speaker said the US military build-up in the region proves Washington does not seek de-escalation despite its stated desire to end the war, adding that Tehran has become adept at seeing through such tactics.

Pakistan and Qatar, as mediators between Iran and the United States, have put forward a joint proposal urging both sides to return to their positions before the latest escalation of tensions, paving the way for a renewed diplomatic process.