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Tehran Transitions from Survival Mode to Strategic Advantages

According to Abas Aslani, a senior researcher at the Iran-based Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, the trajectory of the conflict has undergone a significant shift. Initially, the situation was characterized as a desperate struggle for survival for Tehran, but it has now evolved into a more promising landscape of strategic opportunities.

Aslani, speaking to Al Jazeera from Tehran, attributed this transformation to a new status quo emerging in the region, particularly with regards to the Strait of Hormuz. He suggested that Iran is eager to capitalize on this development, recognizing the potential benefits that come with it.

However, Aslani also highlighted a pressing concern for Iran: a deep-seated trust deficit. This issue is set to be a major point of contention as Iran and the United States prepare to engage in mediated talks in Pakistan this weekend. Aslani pointed out that the United States’ actions, including Israel’s alleged breach of negotiation terms and the U.S. insistence that Iran cannot engage in enrichment, have contributed to this trust deficit.

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