Iranian officials have told the Trump administration via channels that they do not want to resume negotiations with Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while it prefers to negotiate with VP JD Vance

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This development indicates a potential shift in Iranian negotiation strategy, favoring talks with Vice President JD Vance over the current envoy. This could escalate tensions in the region and influence market reactions in forex and commodities, particularly impacting the USD and oil prices as traders adjust their positions based on anticipated outcomes from these geopolitical dynamics.

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