The Economic Times

Iran's Khamenei gives Pezeshkian government certain powers for US peace talks: Report

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the Supreme Leader granted the government powers for talks with the United States. Following foreign ministry comments, Iran indicated communication with Washington via mediators is underway. Reports emerged of secret US strikes on Iranian positions to deter aggression in the region. Iran proposed a two-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz while setting conditions for negotiations.