The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has gained the dominant position in decision-making within Iran since the beginning of the current war.

Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have been acting as mediators to maintain indirect communication channels between the U.S. and Iran.

A potential 60-day agreement with Iran would likely focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to allow over 1,000 stuck vessels to move, while deferring nuclear program negotiations.