After four days of conflict with Israel, Iran has signaled, through Arab intermediaries, which wishes to end hostilities with the Israeli and resume negotiations about their nuclear program – since the United States stay out of attack. The information is from Wall Street Journalwho heard Middle and European authorities involved in the conversations.
According to the report published on Monday (16), Tehran sent diplomatic messages to both Israel and Washington, indicating that he would be willing to return to the negotiating table. The main requirement: that the US does not participate directly in the attacks, even with the logistics and defensive support already in progress.
Still according to the WSJIran has indicated that it can accelerate its nuclear program and expand the scope of conflict if there is no prospect of dialogue with the US. So far, however, there is no indication that Tehran is willing to give in to key points, such as the interruption of uranium enrichment, the minimum condition required by Israel before the start of the current offensive.
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Israel keeps offensive
Even in the face of the signs of discouragement from Iran, Israel has not shown the willingness to interrupt the attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that bombings will continue until the Iranian nuclear program and its ballistic missiles are eliminated. “Change of regime is not the goal, but it may be a consequence,” he said.
Israeli sources cited by WSJ They claim that the country is prepared for at least two additional weeks of bombing. Since Friday, especially from the Air Force, leaving Ayatollah Ali Khamenei increasingly isolated politically. However, analysts heard by the newspaper state that they have been limited so far, and that a long air campaign would be needed to completely dismantle the Iranian nuclear program.
Oil
Soon after coming to light the news that Iran is seeking to flutter the conflict with Israel. At 11:43 am (Brasília), the WTI barrel to July gave 4.80%to US $ 69.46 and Brent’s for August lost 4.62%to US $ 70.95.
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Earlier, Arab authorities warned the US that an expansion of conflict could put energy assets at risk, with potential significant effects on global oil markets. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman were pushing for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations.
