[UPDATE-Day #36] Trump Trades Barbs with Khamenei Over Risk of Regional War

Day #36 – In Brief

• US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could meet in Turkey, with talks set to focus on diplomacy to ease tensions, Iranian and Western and Turkish officials told Reuters.
• Iran’s president had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the US and that the two sides could hold talks in coming days, Guards-linked outlets said on Monday.
• US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could meet in Turkey, with talks set to focus on diplomacy to ease tensions, Iranian and Western and Turkish officials told Reuters.
• Iran’s Supreme Leader said if the US launches a war, it would not stay confined to Iran and would likely escalate into a broader regional conflict. Trump responded by saying “we’ll find out” whether Khamenei was right if no deal is reached with Iran.
• Persian Gulf states have cautioned Iran that they may step in if they are hit amid any escalation between Tehran and Washington, Israel’s Kan public broadcaster reported.
• Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US and a deadline has been conveyed, while Iranian leaders insist talks cannot be forced through threats and warn of a decisive response to any attack.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Israel to press Witkoff on curbs to Iran’s nuclear, militant allies