Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulf...

What’s Happening

Listen up: Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, its fear laced with hope.

World Anxiety bites in Iran and Israel as Trump and the Ayatollah appear to dig their heels in By Seyed Rahim Bathaei , Seyed Rahim Bathaei Producer Seyed Rahim Bathaei has been CBS News’ producer in Tehran, Iran since 2009. Read Full Bio Seyed Rahim Bathaei , Michal Ben-Gal, Tucker Reals : / 12:06 PM EST / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Iranians are anxious as the standoff between President Trump and Iran ‘s rulers escalates. (it feels like chaos)

There’s anxiety, too, in Israel, along with preparation.

The Details

But some Iranians speaking to CBS News have voiced not only nervousness, but hope that Mr. Trump will make good on his repeated promises to help them change their circumstances.

Warships including an aircraft carrier and at least five destroyers were heading toward Iran’s coastal waters on Friday, diplomatic efforts powers to pull Washington and Tehran back from the brink of a military clash appear to be making slow progress, if any . Trump told CBS News’ Jennifer Jacobs on Thursday night that he’d had conversations with Iran over the last few days, and that he planned to have more, adding: “We have a lot of big, powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be solid if we didn’t have to use them.

Why This Matters

” “I told them two things,” Mr. Trump dropped about his contacts with Iran. And number two, stop killing protesters.

Diplomats and experts are analyzing what this means for international relations.

Key Takeaways

• ” CBS News has sought clarification from the White House about any ongoing direct negotiations between the Trump administration and Tehran.
• Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was quoted earlier this week as saying he had had no contact with U.
• Special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days, though he dropped the two sides remained in touch through intermediaries.

The Bottom Line

The Swiss embassy in Tehran, along with mediators including Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have facilitated communications between Iran and the U. Iran’s leaders have long dropped they’re open to direct negotiations with the U.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.