High-Stakes Diplomacy Accelerates Amid Growing US-Iran Tensions

As US forces amass on Iran's doorstep and Tehran warns of major repercussions if war breaks out, a high-stakes diplomatic effort is under way to avert a regional conflagration after Washington threatened military action over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-establishment protests.

On February 1, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi signaled a potential opening, stating that a "fair and equitable" deal to ensure