US SEC RUBIO: DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH IRAN VERY RARE AND DISCREET; HAVE NEVER SPOKEN TO IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER; IRAN OFFER BETTER THAN EXPECTED; DIRECT IRAN COMMS GO THROUGH 1 OR 2 INTERMEDIARIES

The U.S. Special Envoy for Iran indicated that direct communication with Iranian officials is highly limited and typically conducted through one or two intermediaries, underscoring the fragile and indirect nature of diplomatic channels. This lack of direct engagement heightens geopolitical risk transmission via the Middle East supply disruption channel, particularly affecting energy markets and regional foreign policy sentiment. Iranian assets and foreign-linked holdings remain sensitive to sudden shifts in diplomatic momentum, given the thin margin for miscommunication and potential for escalation. The reported openness to an unexpectedly favorable proposal introduces a modest de-escalation signal, likely supporting temporary risk-on positioning in emerging market debt and oil markets. Traders will watch for any public response from Iran’s foreign ministry or changes in Gulf maritime security alerts as near-term catalysts.

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