On March 25, The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States and Israel have temporarily removed Iran's Islamic Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian from their target list for a period of four to five days, in an effort to explore potential peace negotiations.
Micro-comment: The temporary removal of Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian from the target list by the U.S. and Israel—lasting only four to five days—is essentially a "safe passage" granted to these two key figures, ensuring their safety during negotiations without fear of being targeted and eliminated en route.
Previously, the U.S. had already paused attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days. The White House explicitly stated that if negotiations fail, it would unleash "unprecedented strikes." This bullying-style negotiation approach aims to exert maximum pressure to force Iran into compliance.
Instead of yielding, Iran has responded firmly: rejecting U.S. negotiation terms, demanding compensation for war damages, insisting on recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and maintaining its missile program. While removing these individuals from the hit list creates necessary conditions for talks, this "window of opportunity" will remain open for less than a week. If Iran refuses the U.S. demands, it may face even more intense military strikes.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860687664990224/
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