JOHN YANG: Now for the view from Tehran,## as airstrikes continue and the U.S.

claims# to be negotiating with the Islamic Republic.

For that, we turn again to# special correspondent Reza Sayah.

Reza, what's the atmosphere# like in Tehran right now?

REZA SAYAH: John, more airstrikes# on this 27th day of this war,## starting at around 8:00 p.m.# local time here in the capital.

We heard the unnerving roar of jet# fighters above the skies in Tehran,## followed by several earth-shaking explosions.# State media reporting the airstrikes targeted## at least four locations in Tehran, including# some near Mehrabad Airport.

This is the## civilian airport in Tehran that has already been# targeted a couple of times in this conflict.

The Revolutionary Guard continues to# hit back.

State media reporting that,## over the past 24 hours, its forces, Hezbollah# forces, and Iraqi militia groups launched## 230 operations targeting U.S.

interests# and Israeli positions in the region.

At this hour, things are quiet in Tehran,# with the exception of numerous major squares,## where Iranians have gathered every night to# show solidarity and support for Iranian forces.## Throughout this conflict,# many have been eager to see## if or when anti-government protesters# will show up in the streets.

Four weeks into this conflict,## we have neither seen or heard any reports# of any anti-government protests happening.

JOHN YANG: What's the government there saying# about negotiations with the United States?

REZA SAYAH: Well, there's been so many conflicting# and confusing statements coming from the White## House regarding negotiations, Mr.# Trump saying talks are happening,## the Iranians are begging for an agreement.# This week, he said Iranians gave him a present.

So, sometimes, it's hard for Iranian# officials to make sense of these statements.## Statements from the Iranian officials here# in Tehran seem to be more consistent and## easy to figure out.

What Iran's foreign minister,## Abbas Araghchi, confirms is that messages# are being exchanged using intermediaries.

Pakistan is playing a key role.

He says Tehran# has seen Washington's 15-point proposal.

Tehran## has rejected the proposal and put forth its own# proposal, demanding a guarantee for no more wars,## reparations, and authority# over the Strait of Hormuz.

So, both sides are making lofty demands,## and it's not clear how they're going to bridge# their huge gas or if this exchange of messages## is going to continue.

What is clear is that,# as this war drags on, Iran seems to be getting## more confident and believing that they have# absorbed and survived.

U.S.

and Israeli blows,## and they're at least projecting the# message that they're in the driver's seat.

But, obviously, Washington is# trying to do the same thing.

JOHN YANG: Are there any concerns there# about the possibility of a land invasion?

REZA SAYAH: Tehran says it's taking the threat# of a land invasion seriously.

State media today## quoted military officials in saying that they# have long known that this was a possibility,## and they have been preparing for it.

And here's another sign that suggests Iran's# confidence has grown.

We're seeing bolder,## more daring statements from Tehran.

State media# reported today, if a ground invasion happens,## Iranian forces have a surprise# in store for American troops,## and the surprise won't be more missiles# and drones.

It'll be something else.

JOHN YANG: Special correspondent Reza# Sayah in Tehran, thank you very much.

REZA SAYAH: Thank you.