Trump Envoy Casts Wide Net, Weighing Who Can Seal Peace Deal

March 31st — CNN reports that as Trump administration diplomatic envoys prepare to again attempt diplomacy with Iran, a key question hangs over their efforts: do the Iranian officials they’re engaging with have enough authority to reach an agreement? U.S. and Gulf officials say American officials aren’t entirely sure if the regime figures they’re talking to hold the ultimate power to sign any peace deal, let alone implement one. However, four regional sources note that amid uncertainty over who actually makes decisions in the Iranian regime, the U.S. government is still casting a wide net to find officials to engage with. One source familiar with the developments said, “Getting a quick response from Iran isn’t easy, so more time is a prerequisite for future dialogue.” U.S. and regional officials add that while face-to-face talks this week are unlikely, both sides have so far taken this dialogue opportunity seriously.