It seems that Iran's leadership structure has not been destroyed, and a leadership team is operating normally, controlling the situation. A quick resolution is unlikely.

Iran strongly denies rumors of secret negotiations, accusing The New York Times of conducting "psychological warfare."
Iran denies reports that its intelligence agency has contacted the U.S. to discuss ending the Middle East war. The New York Times previously reported that Iranian agents indirectly contacted the CIA on Sunday to discuss terms for ending the conflict. According to semi-official Tasnim News Agency, an intelligence source in Iran described the report as "pure lies and psychological warfare." Following this denial, oil prices briefly rose but then quickly fell back as traders shifted their focus to the U.S. Navy's plan to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Since Saturday, when the U.S. attacked Iran, triggering war, traffic through this critical chokepoint has sharply decreased. Both Iran and the U.S. have publicly vowed to continue fighting, increasing the likelihood of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. So far, the conflict has resulted in over 1,000 deaths (mainly within Iran).$BNB
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