Afghanistan, March 24 -- The White House is quietly assessing Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner, signaling a possible shift in US strategy.

Politico reported on Monday, March 23 that the White House is quietly assessing Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as a potential partner in Iran.

According to unnamed US officials, the review is being conducted discreetly, with Qalibaf viewed as a possible interlocutor and even a future political figure in Iran.

The report suggests he could play a role in leading negotiations with the United States in a later phase of the ongoing conflict.

Neither Iranian authorities nor the White House have officially confirmed or commented on the report. The development comes amid hei...