Negotiations With Iran, Trump On Deal With Iran, ICE Impact On Airport Lines

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating, with accusations and denials of direct talks amidst ongoing attacks. Despite Iran's denial of dialogue with Washington, back-channel efforts to negotiate a ceasefire are underway, involving countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. Trump has postponed attacks on Iranian power plants for five days, citing productive conversations, but Iran accuses him of buying time for military action. Rising oil and gas prices are causing global strain, and while some see potential for de-escalation, a lack of trust and preconditions from both sides complicate matters. Domestically, ICE agents have been deployed to airports amidst a government shutdown, leading to long security lines and mixed reactions from travelers.