The between the United States and Iran in Islamabad leaves an uncertain scenario on the geopolitical level. Although both sides have not considered the dialogue broken, little is known about what is to come. The Iranian delegation has already determined what the conflict points have been in this latest rapprochement: the Strait of Hormuz, highly enriched uranium and the freezing of Iranian income retained abroad. But what now?
As anticipated from the White House they assure that they leave the next steps in the conflict in the hands of the president. Trump is currently in Florida to attend an Ultimate Fighting Championship match. His vice president, JD. Vance, in charge of leading the US delegation in the negotiations, has made it clear that the US position has not changed despite the rapprochement. He has made a “final and definitive” peace offer and has left to return home. In addition, he has made Washington’s “red lines” very clear.
With the current conflict and unrest between the United States and Iran, the American newspaper contemplates three possible scenarios: a long negotiation with Tehran, the resumption of a war; which “has caused the greatest energy disruption in modern times”, or a long fight over who controls the
Trump’s bet, truncated
The attacks carried out by Washington on Iranian territory have not served to fulfill Donald Trump’s bet. According to the American newspaper, the president believed that Tehran would change its mind when faced with a great demonstration of military prowess, with more than 13,000 objectives achieved, but it has not been enough. “The great loss of our great elders, loved ones and compatriots has made our response to defend the interests and rights of the Iranian nation stronger than ever,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry published after the peace talks in Islamabad.
The almost 40 days of war seem to have been of little use. The last time the delegations of both countries met face to face in February, the Iranians offered to “suspend” their nuclear operations for “a few years”, but not to give up their uranium reserves. For them, it is a right as signatories of the Treaty of But this was not enough for Trump, who took a few weeks to launch the first attacks.
Now, the main threat to the United States remains the same: combat operations. But, unlike a few months ago, this is not a very viable option for the president, embroiled in a political crisis for his role in the war, and the Iranians know it.
Waiting for a response from Tehran
During a press conference after the 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Vice President Vance acknowledged the lack of progress, therefore, he presented a “final and best” offer from Washington. “We believe that we have been quite flexible and reasonable. The president asked us to come in good faith and make the maximum effort to achieve an agreement, and that is what we have done,” he indicated minutes before leaving the country.
But a few hours later, Iran has spoken out, using it to achieve a “reasonable agreement.” An Iranian source informed about the peace talks between Iran and the United States and consulted by the Iranian agency Mehr, you explained that “Iran is in no hurry, and unless the United States accepts a reasonable agreement, there will be no changes in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. In addition, he has assured that his country has presented
