Iran Shows Flexibility in Private Talks on Ending War, Iranian Media Reports

According to Jin10, the Wall Street Journal cites Arab mediators and other informed sources indicating that Iran's language in private discussions about ending the war is less rigid than its public stance. This has sparked hope among mediators that diplomatic efforts might not fail immediately upon initiation. However, the likelihood of success remains low, as both Iran and the United States have set demands that are unacceptable to the other party. Despite Iranian media reports claiming Tehran has rejected the U.S. proposal to end the war, mediators note that Iran is still listening as they attempt to draft compromise language to facilitate future meetings between the parties. An Iranian diplomat previously stated that Iran has not closed the door on indirect negotiations. However, he expressed skepticism about U.S. interest in talks, given that previous diplomatic efforts resulted in war.