US and Iran in a new head-on confrontation: Threats of sanctions on banks, Pezeshkian says “negotiations make no sense”
Washington warns financial institutions around the world, while Tehran rejects dialogue under sanctions and military pressure
Secret Syria-Hezbollah talks with Ankara’s backing aim to repair ties after Assad’s fall
Officials met at an undisclosed location in Turkey last week, according to Reuters – The two sides were allies under Assad, but their relationship changed following his fall
Pressure on Tehran to make concessions on nuclear program to resume peace talks
Mediators are trying to persuade Tehran to make concessions on the issue Trump currently considers central – Washington is preparing for a possible new military escalation, while Iran says it is ready