"Miller described the administration's process as 'tethered to a galaxy far, far away, not to the realities back here on planet Earth.' He expressed skepticism about the negotiators' ability to succeed in their efforts."
"The three experts described a situation in which two undoubtedly smart dealmakers may still be in over their heads on a deal unlike any they have handled before."
"Iran sees Witkoff and Kushner as unserious and too close to Israel, while Tehran has repeatedly asked that Vance lead the talks, viewing him as 'the adult in the room.'"
"Not much is known about the team's negotiating style, or even what offers are on the table. But the stakes are clear, with a fifth of the world's seaborne oil still being held hostage in the Strait of Hormuz."
Two New York real estate developers, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are negotiating with an Iranian delegation in Islamabad. The ceasefire they brokered is about to expire, and Trump has ruled out an extension. Experienced negotiators express doubt about the effectiveness of Kushner and Witkoff, viewing them as inexperienced in this complex situation. Iran perceives them as unserious and prefers Vice President JD Vance to lead the talks. The ongoing conflict has significant implications for global oil supply, with a fifth of the world's seaborne oil at stake.
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