US shifts Iran strategy toward diplomacy. President Trump signals openness to negotiations rather than military escalation with Iran, with officials considering parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential diplomatic partner. The move marks a significant policy shift in handling Middle East tensions. However, White House officials emphasize they are evaluating multiple options and cautioning against rushing into commitments. Meanwhile, Ghalibaf has rejected claims of ongoing US-Iran talks, suggesting such statements aim to manipulate financial and oil markets. This diplomatic overture could have substantial implications for global markets, particularly oil prices and geopolitical risk premiums that have been volatile amid regional conflicts.
