U.S. and Iran Step Back from the Brink

The United States and Iran are deliberately lowering the temperature of their recent war of words, signaling a potential de-escalation after days of heated threats. Both sides have issued statements aimed at calming tensions, with officials emphasizing a preference for diplomacy over direct confrontation. Meanwhile, primary elections in the South are providing a key test of former President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Voters head to the polls in several states, with results expected to show whether his endorsed candidates can deliver wins. This is the latest news as of Tuesday evening.