POLITICS

Washington’s proposal targets nuclear rollback, regional influence, and recognition of Israel—but major gaps remain.

State media: “It is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement”; Tehran insists …

Tehran signals cautious openness via backchannels, even as it publicly rejects talks with Washington.

Backchannel diplomacy intensifies as Washington claims progress—while Tehran denies direct negotiations.

Tehran suspects negotiations could be a ploy to target senior leaders as trust collapses in wartime diplomacy.

Conflicting signals on backchannel negotiations rattle markets as diplomacy and escalation collide in the Gulf.

Memphis speech outlines U.S. strategy: overwhelming force paired with coercive diplomacy to force Tehran into negotiations.

India signals alignment with U.S. on keeping vital energy routes open amid rising Middle East tensions.

Islamabad steps in as potential mediator as Trump signals progress—while Tehran denies negotiations are underway.

President doubles down on talks via Kushner and Witkoff; oil tumbles, stocks rally as markets price in potential breakthrough