Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: How Iran accepted talks with Trump

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today’s edition:

• Deep dive on what brought Iran to negotiating table after saying it wouldn’t engage with US under pressure
• US energy chief embarks on first regional tour as oil prices sink, recession fears rise
• Indonesia’s president promises to take in wounded Gazans as he embarks on regional tour
• As Israel pummels Gaza, reports suggest military aims to create large buffer zone including entire city of Rafah

Thanks for reading,

Gabrielle (@gsdebinski)