Iran refuses peace talks with Trump’s ‘backstabbing’ negotiators; JD Vance being touted as preferred mediator as Tehran turns on Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to The Telegraph

The refusal of Iran to engage in peace talks with U.S. negotiators, whom they label as 'backstabbing,' suggests rising tensions that could impact market sentiment, particularly in energy and currencies. With JD Vance being floated as a mediator, any shifts in diplomatic stances could affect oil prices and broader market dynamics as investors gauge the potential for conflict or resolution in the region.