U.S. and Iran hold separate mediator talks to end seven-month war

The United States and Iran held separate talks with mediators on Monday as part of a renewed effort to end seven months of war, with discussions expected to focus on an amended seven-day proposal presented by Iran last week. Officials from both countries confirmed the separate negotiations, which follow Iran's proposal made on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. An official briefed on the talks said any further discussions would center on this amended version of the plan. The development marks a potential shift in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, though details of the proposal's contents have not been publicly disclosed.