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I'm Marcela Sanchez with an AP News Minute.

To officials in Pakistan say Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach

a ceasefire in the war.

A senior security analyst, based in Islamabad, says the discussions facilitated by Pakistan

were making quiet but swift progress, adding that Iranian leaders remain deeply distressed

will do to what he described as decapitation strikes on their political, military, and

intelligence leadership.

Iran has insisted it's not engaged in negotiations with the U.S. and today, a military spokesman

mocked the U.S. over its diplomatic efforts, travelers across the U.S. are being told to

arrive at airports hours early due to long lines.

Transportation security administration staffers are working without pay during a budget dispute

and many have missed work.

I'm Marcela Sanchez.