Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says

U.S. intelligence officials assess that Iran remains skeptical about pursuing diplomatic solutions, according to assessments cited in the article. The skepticism is significant because Trump has made ending the regional conflict a near-term priority, explicitly stating he wants to resolve the war within weeks. If Iran continues military operations rather than engaging in negotiations, it would undermine the administration's timeline and strategy for de-escalation. The assessment suggests potential obstacles to the White House's diplomatic push, as any Iranian decision to sustain fighting would complicate efforts to broker a near-term settlement.