⚠️ TRUMP SEEKS IRAN DIPLOMATIC BREAKTHROUGH AS U.S. OFFICIALS WARN MILITARY ACTION COULD RETURN IF NO DEAL IS REACHED
⚠️ U.S. EXPECTS IRANIAN RESPONSE WITHIN 24-48 HOURS: U.S. officials told Axios they expect a response from Tehran within the next 24 to 48 hours on the American proposal to end the war. One official said, “We are not far, but there is no deal yet,” while some officials remain skeptical that an agreement will be reached.
🇺🇸 WHITE HOUSE PUSHES FOR BREAKTHROUGH BEFORE TRUMP LEAVES CHINA: According to Axios, the White House is seeking a diplomatic breakthrough before President Trump concludes his visit to China next Friday. Officials said Trump could reconsider military action if no agreement is reached by the end of the trip.
🐢 COMMUNICATION WITH IRAN REMAINS SLOW: U.S. officials said negotiations have been delayed because all messages must be relayed through Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is reportedly in hiding for security reasons.
🇮🇷 IRANIAN LEADERSHIP PROJECTS INTERNAL UNITY: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for “two and a half hours in an atmosphere of trust and direct dialogue.”
⚠️ GULF OFFICIAL SAYS BOTH SIDES NEED A WAY TO “SAVE FACE”: A senior Gulf Arab official involved in the talks said Trump wants the war to end but believes Iran also needs political space to exit the conflict publicly. The official said: “He badly wants this to end, but the Iranians are so far refusing to give him what he needs to save face and leave. And he does not seem to understand that they need to save face, too.”
📧 CNN SAYS IRAN EXPECTED TO RESPOND TODAY: CNN reported that Iran is expected to submit its response today to the American proposal aimed at ending the war.
❗️ ISRAELI OFFICIAL WARNS PROPOSED DEAL COULD PRESERVE IRANIAN CAPABILITIES: An Israeli official told Yedioth Ahronoth that the proposed agreement would provide “a lifeline for the Iranian regime.” The official warned the deal could leave Iran’s missile arsenal intact, limit IDF freedom of action in Lebanon, and restrict uranium enrichment for only 15 years.
⚔ ASSESSMENT SAYS ONLY TWO PATHS REMAIN ON THE TABLE: One assessment circulating around the negotiations argued that Iran will “never agree to Trump’s demands,” leaving two possible outcomes: American acceptance of Iranian terms or a joint American-Israeli strike targeting hard-line IRGC elements and Iran’s remaining military capabilities.
‼️ IRANIAN OFFICIALS SIGNAL PREPARATION FOR EXTENDED CONFLICT: Iranian Parliament National Security Committee spokesperson Ibrahim Rezaei dismissed reports of internal divisions as “U.S. psychological operations.” He said Iran’s strategy prioritizes resistance alongside negotiations and claimed Iran’s military capabilities have strengthened following 40 days of conflict.
Rezaei stated: “Iran's defensive capability has become much greater compared to February 28 and we are ready for any scenario and to direct a response that will make the enemy regret.”
🔱 WASHINGTON POST: U.S. INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT SAYS IRAN CAN ENDURE BLOCKADE FOR MONTHS: Sources told The Washington Post that an intelligence assessment presented to the White House concluded Iran could withstand the blockade for at least three to four months and still retains significant missile capabilities.
According to the report, the assessment stated: “We believe Iran's ability to withstand prolonged economic hardship far exceeds CIA estimates.”
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