Trump Considers Iran Leader, Tensions Ease

0:00On March 24th, the Trump administration is considering Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagger-Galibaf, as a potential leader backed by the United States, even though he has made strong threats against America. This 64-year-old has held his top role since 2020 and stepped up after another key figure's death, giving him major sway over Iran's decisions. Trump has pushed for regime change since the war started late February. Galibaf recently denied Trump's claims of direct talks, calling them fake news meant to manipulate markets. He insisted Iran wants full punishment for aggressors and stands by its leader. Still, U.S. officials see him as a hot option, like how they quickly supported a new leader in Venezuela earlier this year. Analysts, Dalg-Galibaf, would make big concessions, describing him as a committed insider, tied to Iran's system. Iran's foreign ministry confirmed no direct negotiations, but noted messages from friendly countries.

1:00Israel's Netanyahu welcomes possible deals but vows to keep striking Iran and Lebanon. Trump pulled back from bombing Iranian power plants, easing fears of wider energy chaos after Iran threatened retaliation. Oil prices plunged 12 percent to about $99 a barrel, and thousands of U.S. Marines are deploying to the region amid talk of talks, with a top Iranian figure. With major points already agreed upon in indirect channels, the next few days could decide of diplomacy wins or fighting ramps up as the U.S. demands, Iran dropped nuclear plans entirely.