"Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted. The true measure of the ceasefire's success may not be whether it yields a lasting accord with Iran, but rather in what it forestalls."
"The negotiations will proceed on the basis of Tehran's 10-point proposal, not US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Iranian capitulation. Iran will retain control of the Strait of Hormuz during the truce, continuing to collect transit fees from passing vessels."
"Washington appears to have conceded two critical points: that it tacitly acknowledges Iran's authority over the strait, and that Tehran holds the upper hand in setting the terms of the talks."
The upcoming talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have low expectations, with a risk of cancellation. However, even if the talks fail, they may prevent a return to war. The ceasefire reflects Iran's terms more than America's, with negotiations based on Tehran's 10-point proposal. Iran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz during the truce, and Washington appears to have conceded key points, acknowledging Iran's authority and the upper hand in negotiations. Trump's comments suggest a willingness to consider Iran's demands.
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