In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for their first face-to-face talks since the war began, but Tehran’s opening demands highlight just how far apart the two sides remain heading into negotiations in Pakistan. British officials reveal a covert Russian submarine operation targeting critical undersea cables and pipelines, raising fresh concerns about Moscow’s hybrid warfare strategy against the West.

Source: IRAN SHOWS ITS HAND: Demands Could Derail Talks Before They Begin