- Iran sent a private message to Vice President JD Vance warning that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were 'abusing' their inside access to negotiations for financial gain.
- Iran claimed to have evidence of market manipulation related to diplomatic developments, with alleged profits reaching $9 billion, and requested a share of these proceeds.
- The Trump administration and a White House spokesperson denied Iran's claims, stating no such message was conveyed and denouncing the report as propaganda.
- Iranian officials expressed concerns about Kushner's communications with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Witkoff's misrepresentation of Iran's positions during talks.
- Vance is seen by Iran as a more sober and professional negotiator, leading them to establish a direct channel, though his authority relative to Trump remains limited.
- The future of U.S.-Iran talks is uncertain amid Trump's aggressive statements, continued hostilities, and Iran's view that the U.S. is creating a 'mirage' of negotiations between attacks.