The Trump administration has told Iran through multiple channels that it's open to meeting to negotiate a deal, a senior U.S. official tells Axios.
Why it matters: The diplomatic push comes as Trump has ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf, raising the stakes of whether talks can avert a strike on Iran and a wider regional war.
Groups using the names and imagery of 1970s-era militant movements are reappearing in public protests tied to immigration enforcement, underscoring how intensely ICE raids are reshaping activism in cities.
The big picture: Today's groups are not the original Black Panthers or Brown Berets, yet their visibility signals a broader shift toward confrontational symbolism as ICE and Border Patrol face little accountability over excessive force accusations.
A top Iranian security official close to the country's leader said on Saturday that there is progress in efforts to launch negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Why it matters: PresidentTrump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the Gulf ahead of a possible strike against Iran. White House officials say Trump hasn't made a final decision and is still willing to explore a diplomatic solution.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS) said in a private briefing on Friday in Washington that if President Trump doesn't follow through on his threats against Iran, the regime will end up stronger, four sources in the room tell Axios.
Why it matters: This is a reversal from the public Saudi talking points cautioning against escalation and from the deep concern Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) expressed to Trump three weeks ago. That warning was one reason Trump decided to delay a strike.
