God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger ⢠65 implied HN points ⢠17 Mar 26
- Though publicly boasting of military success, the administration quietly asked Iran for talks, with special envoy Steve Witkoff sending messages to Tehran.
- Iranian officials say they ignored those outreach efforts and that only the Supreme Leader can authorize negotiations, effectively closing the door to direct talks.
- The contrast between loud public rhetoric and private pleas highlights mixed signals and suggests the conflict may continue until one side falters, raising doubts about the coherence of the strategy.