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Washington’s Diplomatic Approach Takes a Non-Traditional Turn

A significant shift is underway in the US approach to diplomacy, with a growing reliance on informal networks and key individuals within the White House senior leadership, rather than the traditional State Department channels. This shift is exemplified by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been leveraging backchannels to facilitate negotiations, rather than adhering to conventional diplomatic protocols. US diplomats have acknowledged a substantial divide between the US and Iranian positions on key issues, with significant differences in their respective goals. This disparity has contributed to a focus on interim agreements, rather than comprehensive deals. Observers in Washington’s foreign policy circles suggest that both the US and Iran are approaching negotiations from positions of assertiveness, rather than compromise, which may ultimately limit the scope for a diplomatic breakthrough.

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