The White House is discussing with Iran the possibility of a meeting this week between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to four sources briefed on the issue.

President Donald Trump in about eight hours went from suggesting a nuclear deal remained “achievable” to urging Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives.

With their air defenses shredded, allies sidelined and stockpile of missiles running down, Iran's theocratic leaders face the prospect of having to submit to a tougher deal on their nuclear program as their only way out of a worsening situation.