U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace summit as Israel watches warily

Why it matters: High-stakes peace talks could avert war, but escalating tensions and internal vulnerabilities threaten regional stability.
- The U.S. and regional mediators are discussing potential peace talks with Iran as soon as Thursday, awaiting Tehran's response (Axios).
- President Trump is reportedly interested in these high-level peace talks (Axios).
- Israel is watching the developments warily (Axios).
- India Today World reports Iran has issued a 'final deadline' warning to Donald Trump, hinting at retaliation.
- Foreign Policy suggests that Iran's deterrence capabilities have collapsed ahead of a potential conflict, and its minorities are likely to suffer the most if war erupts.
The U.S. and regional mediators are awaiting Iran's response regarding high-level peace talks as early as Thursday, a move President Trump is reportedly keen on, even as Israel watches warily. This diplomatic push comes amidst warnings from India Today World of Iran's 'final deadline' to Trump and analyses from Foreign Policy suggesting Iran's deterrence has collapsed and its minorities will bear the brunt of any conflict.

