The DSR Network DSR Daily March 23: US and Iran Send Conflicting Signals on End to War
Mar 23, 2026
They unpack conflicting signals between US and Iran about negotiations to end the war. They examine a deadly LaGuardia collision and failures in transportation staffing. They explore ICE agents being sent to airports to assist TSA and the political motives behind the move. They discuss rising extremist settler violence in the West Bank and its impact on prospects for peace.
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Conflicting US Iran Negotiation Claims
- The US announced a five-day delay on strikes claiming negotiations with Iran, while Iran denied progress, creating conflicting narratives.
- David Rothkopf notes the timing looks designed to calm markets at the week's start and was quickly rejected by Iranian officials.
Witkoff As Point Man Lacks Track Record
- Steve Witkoff is identified as Trump's point man on negotiations despite limited relevant experience and a poor track record.
- Rothkopf contrasts Witkoff's failures on Ukraine and Gaza efforts, suggesting low odds of a durable settlement.
Deploying ICE To Airports Risks Safety And Politics
- Trump ordered ICE agents to assist TSA amid a DHS shutdown, framed as pressure on Democrats to pass funding tied to the SAVE Act.
- Rothkopf warns ICE lacks airport security training and the move risks politicizing and worsening travel safety.