You heard it here first: The Regime will not give up anything of consequence. It will not give up anything/much regarding its nuclear program nor its ballistic missiles. They would allow the U.S. to attack in response to the killing of Iranian protesters. The Leader and his henchmen are just trying to stay alive at this point. But if you read this blog and the news regularly, you already knew this. See “For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking,” NYT, 2-23-26.
“Iran: student chant ‘death to Islamic Republic’ as protests continue for 3rd day,” I24, 2-23-26.
“’Hard to see’ Trump continue talks if gaps remain after Iran submits draft proposal on Tuesday, U.S. official tells i24NEWS,” 2-23-26. “Tuesday’s round of talks understood to be a last chance saloon for the Iranians before a U.S. strike.”
“Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities,” NYT, 2-23-26.
