Washington/Tel Aviv/ Tehran, March 25 -- The intensifying conflict in West Asia showed no signs of easing on Wednesday, with fresh missile exchanges between Iran and Tel Aviv, even as Israel signalled that the United States and its leadership were jointly steering any potential engagement with Iran.
Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat said he believed Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were coordinating closely despite mixed signals over whether talks with Tehran were actually underway.
"Trump is negotiating with them on one hand, but also moving forces to the Gulf," Barkat told Israeli broadcaster Kan News, adding that any agreement must leave Iran without residual capabilities and firmly tilt the balance in favour of th...