Iran War

Tehran reviews U.S. proposal but rules out negotiations, raising fears of prolonged conflict and market volatility.

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.

Crude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.

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.

ADNOC chief warns global energy security at risk as tanker traffic halts through key oil chokepoint.