Iran faces internal divisions amid US tensions and nuclear talks

Iran's civilian and military leaders are divided over the country's direction, as tensions with the United States escalate. The US and Iran remain locked in a cycle of escalation, while Marco Rubio takes a realist turn on Ukraine and Iran, staying strategically discreet to preserve his presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, nuclear deal talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing, and China reportedly does not want Iran to lose a potential war. The situation is further complicated by differing views within the Trump administration, with JD Vance struggling on Iran policy.