Uncertainty Hanging Over the US-Iran Peace Talks

President Trump’s repeated threats to Iran and his self-aggrandizement have sparked global uncertainty and jeopardized peace negotiations.

Unpredictability in US Policy and Rising Regional Uncertainty

Escalation, Retaliation, and Breakdown of Negotiations

Despite his insistence on the claim that he has achieved all the objectives of Iran, President Trump continues to threaten Tehran with further attacks and destruction if the latter does not comply with his demands. However, his coercive diplomatic approach and military operations against Iran have failed; the latter has survived weeks of continuous US and Israeli bombing and loss of key military and civilian leadership. Despite these heavy losses, Iran has retaliated with full strength and has severely damaged US regional interests and its global military and diplomatic reputation. Due to the United States’ violation of the ceasefire and Trump’s repeated threats, Iran has refused to engage in any further negotiations.

Pakistan has been working to ease regional tensions and has played a key role in promoting peace in the region since the outbreak of the conflict. As a result of its efforts, the two sides announced a two-week ceasefire and met in Islamabad for peace negotiations. However, due to excessive US demands, the first round of talks between the two sides ended without any deal. Islamabad continued its mediatory role to resolve tensions between the two sides. Nevertheless, the Pakistan-mediated........

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