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Comprehensive Deal Eludes US and Iran in Ongoing Negotiations

Despite a fresh round of indirect talks, the US and Iran remain at odds over a comprehensive agreement, with Tehran unlikely to accept a deal limited to a ceasefire, according to Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group.
“A comprehensive solution is simply not within reach,” he stated, adding that if diplomacy falters, the entire region would bear the consequences.
“If the conflict intensifies and GCC countries engage in direct conflict, the entire region would suffer as a result, making it weaker compared to a more assertive and dominant Israel.”
Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia are concerned about the security of energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz, now effectively controlled by Iran. Egypt also worries about possible Houthis’ escalation in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, which would impact Red Sea shipping and Suez transits, Vaez said.
“So everyone is affected if this conflict continues to escalate.”

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