Iran will introduce its own amendments to the draft understanding currently under discussion with the US.
https://x.com/citrinowicz/status/2061187016948379934
#Iran entered these negotiations with virtually no trust in the U.S. administration, and especially in President Trump.
At the same time, Tehran believes it emerged from the recent confrontation with significant achievements and with a clear understanding that the last thing Washington wants right now is another escalation. The administration's efforts to contain tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, even after recent flare-ups, have only reinforced that perception.
Under these circumstances, the chances of Iran backing down on its core negotiating positions are extremely low. This applies to its demand for meaningful economic relief from the outset, its insistence on preserving its sovereign rights in Hormuz, and its willingness to discuss limitations on its nuclear program only as part of a later stage of the process.
If Washington's demands clash with these fundamental positions, Iran is likely to prefer no deal at all rather than accept an agreement that, in its view, fails to improve its strategic situation. The danger of introducing tougher demands at the last minute is that such a strategy assumes Iran lacks confidence and can be pressured into concessions. The opposite is true: Tehran currently sees little reason to compromise on what it considers its core interests.
The administration must recognize a basic reality. If the goal is to fundamentally alter Iran's strategic calculus, it would require a prolonged and costly campaign to undermine Tehran's confidence in its position. But as long as Washington prioritizes reaching an agreement, there is little logic in insisting on demands that Iran is almost certain to reject and that would only push a deal further out of reach.
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posted by Satish Sharma at
08:38
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