President Trump Claims Iran Seeks Talks Amidst Power Consolidation
President Trump has stated that Iran is eager to engage in talks with the U.S., claiming the country is 'getting decimated.' However, experts suggest a different scenario, noting that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is consolidating power. The previously negotiated deal over the Strait of Hormuz has fallen apart, and informal Track II diplomacy efforts continue between U.S. experts and Iranian counterparts. Despite some direct contacts facilitated by countries like Pakistan and Qatar, substantial diplomatic engagements remain limited. 
