Ghalibaf’s pragmatic nationalism aligns with Vance’s populism, but Trump’s bluster and hawkish pressure threaten negotiation viability.
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Islamabad remains the only credible intermediary for Washington and Tehran as backchannel diplomacy supersedes formal negotiations.
Washington’s planned Hormuz blockade is a high-stakes gamble that threatens global energy markets and risks a naval showdown with major powers.
Baku is quietly disentangling from its Israeli alliance as Iranian missile threats to energy infrastructure outweigh previous military benefits.
Black Cube operatives met with Slovenian opposition. Wiretapping and leaks aimed to oust a government that banned Netanyahu. EU silence is telling.
Killing Ali Larijani eliminates pragmatic voice, making diplomatic off-ramp harder. Hardliners fill void.
Neocon hopes for Azeri uprising dashed: Baku de-escalates, reopens border, chooses survival over confrontation.
Gulf states are terrified of a U.S. war with Iran, facing retaliation, economic collapse, and a destabilized neighborhood.
Germany’s Merz, predicting Iran’s collapse and endorsing Israeli strikes, has obliterated EU credibility and strategic relevance.
This Friday, the latest chapter in the long, fraught history of U.S.-Iran negotiations will take place in Oman. Iran’s foreign…