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In a candid interview with NBC News on March 14, President Donald Trump made one thing crystal clear: America is not ready to put down its cards. While Iran may be signaling a desire to negotiate, Trump isn't buying it - at least not yet.
"Iran wants to make a deal, but I don't, because the current terms aren't good enough," Trump said flatly. Any agreement, he insisted, must be "very solid" — no half-measures, no ambiguity.

The Art of the Deal - Middle East Edition
When pressed on what a viable ceasefire would actually look like, Trump played his hand close to his chest. "I don't want to reveal that," he said. Yet he confirmed that Iran renouncing its nuclear ambitions would be a non-negotiable cornerstone of any agreement. Add to that demands to curb Tehran's ballistic missile program, and Washington's barely-veiled interest in shaping who sits at the top of Iran's power structure - and you start to see just how tall an order Trump is placing on the table.

This comes on the heels of Reuters reporting that the Trump administration had quietly shelved earlier ceasefire efforts. Iran, for its part, has neither confirmed nor denied signaling any willingness to talk.

A Leadership Vacuum in Tehran?
One of the more striking moments in the interview came when Trump openly questioned whether Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is even alive. The leader has been conspicuously absent from public view — fueling speculation. Trump acknowledged the death reports are "just rumors," but didn't miss the opportunity to deliver a pointed message: "If he's alive, he needs to do something smart for his country - and that is to surrender."

Iran's Foreign Minister pushed back swiftly, insisting there is "no issue with the new leader" and that Khamenei is actively fulfilling his constitutional role. But in the fog of war, words carry weight - and silences carry even more.

A War That Shows No Sign of Stopping
Now into its third week, the conflict between Iran and Israel has spiraled into a full-blown regional crisis. Thousands have been killed or wounded across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz - the world's most critical oil chokepoint - remains paralyzed, sending shockwaves through the global economy.

Israel has declared the war is entering a "decisive phase," warning it could drag on indefinitely. Iran, in turn, threatened on March 14 to unleash more powerful, upgraded missiles in future strikes - a clear signal that neither side is blinking.
Oil, Ukraine, and the Bigger Picture
In the same interview, Trump revealed he had temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil. "I want the world to have oil. I want oil," he said plainly - adding that the 2022-era sanctions would snap back once the crisis subsides.
And when asked about Ukraine's offer to assist in countering Iranian drones - drawing on hard-won battlefield experience against Russian UAVs - Trump was dismissive. President Zelensky, he said, is "the last person we need."

The message from Washington is unmistakable: Trump is watching, waiting, and negotiating on his own terms. The question is how long the region - and the world - can afford to wait with him.

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On March 13, 2026, thousands of people, including women and children, participated in Quds Day rallies across Tehran and other Iranian cities.
Iranian leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, were seen among the crowd, despite U.S. threats against them.
The events highlighted strong public participation and solidarity during the annual observance of Quds Day.
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The United States Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Irans new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This move is part of the US Rewards for Justice Program amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Among those named is top Iranian security figure Ali Larijani along with other key military and intelligence leaders who Washington says are directing activities tied to the conflict.
This is one of the largest bounties offered in the current crisis highlighting the escalating geopolitical pressure and intelligence efforts surrounding the Iran situation.
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Around the world, several countries are experimenting with trade and payment systems that reduce dependence on the United States Dollar.

Some of these moves are small. Others could have larger long-term implications.

Here are examples analysts are watching:

🇨🇳 China — Purchases most of Iran’s oil using the Chinese Yuan, often through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System.

🇷🇺 Russia — A growing share of trade with China is now settled in yuan and the Russian Ruble, while its dollar reserves have declined significantly.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Has explored accepting yuan in certain oil transactions with China.

🇮🇷 Iran — Has used alternatives like Bitcoin mining and other mechanisms to bypass SWIFT restrictions.

🇮🇳 India — Has purchased some Russian oil using Indian Rupee instead of dollars.

🇧🇷 Brazil — Increasingly settling trade with China in yuan.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Testing alternative payment platforms that could operate alongside or outside SWIFT.

🇮🇶 Iraq — Has allowed some yuan-based payments for imports from China.

🇿🇦 South Africa — Participating in discussions around alternative BRICS payment systems.

🇲🇾 Malaysia — Advocating for an Asian monetary fund that could reduce dependence on the dollar.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Expanding trade settled in yuan with China.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Increasing cross-border trade with China using the yuan.

🌍 The BRICS economic bloc now includes 10 member states, with a combined economic size approaching that of the United States in some measures.

💰 According to data from the International Monetary Fund, the dollar’s share of global foreign-exchange reserves has gradually declined to around 56.9%, compared with roughly 71% in 2000.

🥇 Meanwhile, central banks across multiple regions have been increasing purchases of Gold, with global buying reaching some of the highest levels in decades.

None of these developments alone ends the dominance of the United States Dollar.

But together, they show that some countries are actively experimenting with alternative financial systems and currencies.

And major geopolitical events — including tensions involving Iran — could accelerate those trends.
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