MARCH 4, 2026 AT 10:10 AM
US officials are sceptical of either Iran's or the US' willingness to off-ramp in the short term, relating to Iran's Intelligence Ministry reportedly reaching out to the CIA indirectly a day after the conflict started with an offer to discuss terms, NYT
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- Operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence reached out indirectly to the CIA a day after the conflict began, with an offer to discuss terms for ending the conflict, New York Times reports citing sources.
- US officials are reportedly sceptical that either the Trump administration or Iran is ready for an off-ramp in the short term at least.