Iran's Supreme Leader Authorizes Government Powers for Indirect US Talks

LONDON PSqure Daily Correspondent

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has granted the national government specific powers to conduct negotiations with the United States in an effort to end the ongoing war in the Middle East.

The authorization follows confirmation from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday that highly intensive, indirect discussions are already taking place. The diplomatic engagement is being facilitated by third-party mediators as the two nations navigate regional tensions ahead of midterm elections.

The pursuit of a diplomatic resolution has produced immediate effects on global energy markets. Crude oil prices dropped to a session low on Monday, falling as investors reacted to the possibility of de-escalation between Washington and Tehran.

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