Important Updates on US-Iran Negotiations and Ceasefire
- US announced the failure of negotiations with Iran, which began 21 hours earlier.
- Pakistan, the host of talks between the two parties, urges them to honor the ceasefire until the end.
- Middle East specialist Michel Derczansky provides analysis on LCI.
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on April 22. With the announcement of failed negotiations on April 12, concerns arise about a possible resumption of hostilities. The host country of these discussions urges both Tehran and Washington to respect the truce until the end.
Before returning to the US, Vice President JD Vance, leading the American delegation, mentioned that a “final offer” was made to the Iranians. Michel Derczansky, a Middle East specialist, emphasizes the importance of ceasefire compliance. He questions when Iran will officially reject the latest proposal from the US, wondering if the deterioration will be gradual.
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“It’s clear that the Iranians have two leverage points. One is the 440 kilograms of enriched uranium, on which they won’t compromise, and then the issue of the Strait of Hormuz,” says the teacher at ESJ Lille. “The Strait of Hormuz is a means for them to make fluctuations, to open, close at will, and play on this key point.”
Facing the possibility of an American blockade proposed by Donald Trump, Iran wouldn’t be the only country affected. China and India would also feel the impact. “It would be beneficial strategically for the US since, in relation to China, they would affect imports to China and influence its economy, with the goal of becoming the leading global power by 2049,” concludes Michel Derczansky.
