Attempt to break US-Iran diplomatic deadlock up against growing appetite for major war
Communication channels between the US and Iran remain open, with new messages exchanged through mediators, five diplomats and sources have told The National , as efforts to reach a lasting agreement to end the nearly seven-month-old war remain elusive. The push to establish a fresh diplomatic path following the failure to achieve a breakthrough in New York during the UN General Assembly last…
Despite communication channels remaining open between the US and Iran, recent efforts to end the nearly seven-month conflict have proven unsuccessful. Diplomats and sources report that both sides are preparing for a major confrontation, with Iran reportedly readying for "a major round of fighting" and the US administration considering new strikes ahead of November's midterm elections.
Qatar and Pakistan have been key intermediaries in the conflict, previously facilitating a provisional truce agreement in June that failed to hold. Tensions have intensified as Iran and the US have exchanged proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy shipping route, but the US has rejected Iran's latest offer.
Iran's armed forces and IRGC have issued strong warnings against further attacks, while China has occasionally played a role in trying to bring the two sides closer together. Iran's military spokesman stated that Iran may carry out pre-emptive attacks to deter future strikes, and has built up a stockpile of new offensive and defensive weapons.
Meanwhile, the US continues to mobilize for potential major combat operations. Despite ongoing exchanges, fundamental differences remain, with Iran demanding firm guarantees and the US unwilling to provide them. Iran's Interior Minister visited Qatar, potentially signaling broader diplomatic efforts, while a UN visit by Antonio Guterres called for an end to the conflict and a return to diplomacy.
However, despite these developments, the ongoing differences have thus far prevented a resolution to the crisis.
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