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Iran and US to Enter High-Stakes Talks

Nuclear Negotiations Hampered by Lack of Trust

By Ali Bilgic, Loughborough University
Adapted & styled for Comic Dimension News

The announcement of upcoming nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States marks a significant diplomatic moment. The two nations, set to meet in Oman, carry with them a long legacy of mistrust and hostility.

While some hope this could mark a turning point, many observers remain cautious. The lack of trust on both sides may hinder progress before talks even begin.

The US will reportedly send Steve Witkoff, its Middle East envoy, to meet Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi. But there’s uncertainty about the nature of the discussions — whether they’ll be direct, or managed through intermediaries.

Donald Trump, weighing in from the sidelines, warned that Iran could be in “great danger” if negotiations fail. But Iran remains firm, stating it views these talks as both an opportunity and a test.

“The ball is in America’s court.”

For now, the world watches closely as one of the world’s most sensitive diplomatic games unfolds — and as two long-standing rivals attempt to find a path forward.

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This article is republished under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives license (CC BY-ND 4.0). Original article by Ali Bilgic, first published on The Conversation.

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