U.S. and Iran Report Strikes as Officials Say Deal Remains Possible

The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian forces on Monday. Iran stated it shot down a U.S. drone inside its airspace. Officials from both sides continued to discuss the possibility of a peace agreement.

Statements from U.S.

Officials U.S. officials said a deal remains possible despite the reported strikes. One official stated, "Either gonna be a good deal or there isn't going to be one." The same official added that negotiations would continue under the current conditions. No timeline for further talks was provided.

Iranian officials reported the downing of the drone and described the action as a response to airspace violations. No additional details on casualties or damage were released by either side.