Tel Aviv, Israel – A report published by Hebrew media outlets revealed that the chances of reaching a new agreement between the United States and Iran appear “very slim.” This comes amidst complex political and security issues hindering the indirect negotiations between the two sides.
According to the report, significant gaps remain on key issues, most notably the Iranian nuclear program, the mechanism for lifting sanctions, and guarantees for implementation. Consequently, this makes any diplomatic breakthrough in the near future difficult.
Analysts pointed out that the US administration is facing domestic pressure ahead of upcoming political deadlines. Meanwhile, Tehran is holding firm to conditions it considers “red lines,” chief among them a complete lifting of sanctions and guarantees that it will not withdraw from any future agreement.
The report also noted that regional developments, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon, are casting a shadow over the negotiations. They also increase the sensitivity of any step that might be interpreted as a political concession.
Observers believe that the current tug-of-war reflects a deep crisis of confidence between the two sides, with negotiations proceeding in a closed loop, caught between a desire to contain the escalation and a fear of paying a domestic political price.
Between the language of threats and cautious overtures, the question remains: Will diplomacy succeed in breaking the deadlock, or is the region heading towards a new chapter of escalation?
