March 18th, 2026: Who’s Actually In Charge Of Iran Right Now? & Trump Delays China Trip
- U.S. and Iran reportedly engage in back-channel talks amid war, though Iranian officials deny discussions.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragji allegedly involved in outreach, but U.S. doubts his authority to negotiate.
- Ali Larajani, a key regime figure and de facto decision-mak
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