Ghalibaf, 64, who has repeatedly threatened retaliation against the United States and its allies, is viewed by some in the White House as a pragmatic figure who could lead Iran and engage in talks during the next phase of the war, according to two administration officials cited by Politico. The White House is not committing to any single individual and intends to evaluate multiple candidates to identify one willing to reach an agreement, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The report comes hours after President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure" to allow diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington, adding that the US is reaching out to “very solid" figures inside Iran.
Author: Israel National News
Published at: 2026-03-23 22:26:15
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