Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf has emerged as a key figure in President Trump's push for peace talks with Tehran; Ghalibaf has shown a willingness to engage, via Axios

  • A senior Iranian official and an Israeli official told Axios that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been communicating with Ghalibaf, though a senior regime figure denied this.
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This development suggests a potential thaw in U.S.-Iran relations, particularly with a significant Iranian political figure expressing willingness for dialogue. The implications could ripple across multiple asset classes; a positive shift may bolster risk sentiment and impact oil prices, while any pushback from within Iran could lead to heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly affecting currencies related to these regions.

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