Event Brief
US-Iran shadow war: talks and escalation run together
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: A Reuters column guest said US-Iran ceasefire and escalation can occur simultaneously as negotiations continue.
WHO: François Picard; Peter Apps
WHAT: Discussion of the US-Iran shadow war and prospects for a deal amid simultaneous conflict and negotiations.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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