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Iran Signals Potential Talks with CIA Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes
Iran’s intelligence operatives reportedly signal openness to CIA talks to end the war, though US officials remain skeptical. Tehran, however, currently rules out direct negotiations.
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by News Desk
2026-03-04
Iran Signals Potential Talks with CIA Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes

Operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence have indicated a potential willingness to engage in talks with the Central Intelligence Agency regarding an end to the ongoing conflict, according to a report by the New York Times on Wednesday.

The offer was reportedly communicated through the intelligence apparatus of an unnamed third country, according to Middle Eastern and Western officials cited anonymously by the NYT. The White House and CIA have not provided immediate comment on the report.

Despite the signal, officials in Washington expressed skepticism about whether Iran or the administration of President Donald Trump are genuinely prepared for a diplomatic “off-ramp” in the near term.

Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva reaffirmed on Tuesday that, for the moment, direct negotiations with the United States were not on the table, following days of joint US-Israel military strikes on Iranian territory. President Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that while Tehran might be willing to engage, it is too late for talks as US operations continue.

The development comes amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East, with Tehran facing repeated strikes and retaliatory operations, and Western nations carefully monitoring any potential pathways toward de-escalation. Analysts note that backchannel communications may offer a limited opportunity for dialogue, though deep mistrust between the parties remains a significant barrier to immediate negotiations.
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