Iran-US: The diplomatic push intensifies as the cost of the war reportedly reaches $47 billion and Tehran warns of intermediary red lines and phone calls led to a message from the US vice president to the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The Iranian interpretation sees a new war or a limited understanding as the most likely outcome, with a comprehensive deal looking remote. Political writer Wafa al-Badawi said Trump's contradictory statements and threat of escalation show the depth of the American situation.

Iran-US: The diplomatic push intensifies as the cost of the war reportedly reaches $47 billion and Tehran warns of intermediary red lines and phone calls led to a message from the US vice president to the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The Iranian interpretation sees a new war or a limited understanding as the most likely outcome, with a comprehensive deal looking remote. Political writer Wafa al-Badawi said Trump's contradictory statements and threat of escalation show the depth of the American situation.