Trump team is formulating strategy for possible Iran peace talks

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to an American official and an informed source, after three weeks of fighting, the Trump administration has begun preliminary discussions on the next phase and possible forms of peace negotiations with Iran. President Trump said on Friday that he is considering a “gradual end” to the war, but U.S. officials expect the fighting to continue for another two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Trump’s advisors hope to start preparing for diplomatic mediation. The sources reveal that Trump’s special envoys Kushner and Witkoff are involved in discussions about potential diplomatic avenues. Any agreement to end the war must include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, resolving Iran’s high-enriched uranium stockpile, and reaching long-term agreements on Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and support for regional proxies. Additionally, other sources indicate that although Egypt, Qatar, and the UK have relayed messages between the U.S. and Iran, there has been no direct contact between the two in recent days. Egypt and Qatar have informed the U.S. and Israel that Iran is willing to negotiate, but with very tough conditions, including a ceasefire, guarantees that the war will not happen again in the future, and compensation. (Axios)