US-Iran truce holds; final deal looks tougher
Synopsis Pakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal. The interim agreement, aimed at ending
Synopsis Pakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal. The interim agreement, aimed at ending conflict and blockades, required weeks of intense diplomacy and overcame near collapses. Turning this into a permanent settlement covering nuclear programs and sanctions will be significantly more challenging due to deep distrust between the two nations.
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