The United States and Iran are due to begin peace talks in Islamabad, but serious disagreements are already threatening to take place.
Tehran has set preconditions, notably demanding a ceasefire that includes Lebanon and a lifting of sanctions even before talks begin. This position has been rejected by Washington and its allies, who consider the Lebanese front to be excluded from the truce agreement.
The American delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by, among others, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, the negotiations are being conducted by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
On the ground, tensions persist. Despite a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, fighting continues in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, supported by Iran, resulting in numerous casualties.
The disagreements also concern control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic point for global oil trade, as well as possible war reparations demanded by Iran.
Le président américain Donald Trump for its part, it hardened its tone, stating that Iran had "no leverage" in these negotiations, increasing the pressure on Tehran.
In this context, the actual opening of discussions remains uncertain. Between preconditions, geopolitical disagreements, and persistent tensions on several fronts, these talks appear particularly fragile and crucial for the future of the conflict.
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