War more likely than a deal between Iran and the US, analysts warn
The possibility of a war between Iran and the United States is higher than reaching an agreement in nuclear negotiations, analysts warn due to what they consider the Islamic Republic's "miscalculation" in not making "unprecedented concessions" in talks and "overestimating its strength." U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a 10- to 15-day deadline to seal a deal, after indirect negotiation rounds mediated by Oman, in Muscat and Geneva, on February 6 and 17.
TL;DR
- Analysts suggest a higher probability of war between Iran and the US than a nuclear deal, attributing it to Iran's "miscalculation" and "overestimation of its strength."
- US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 10-15 day deadline for a nuclear deal, amid indirect negotiations mediated by Oman.
- Iran claims to be prepared for any scenario and will present its own proposal, potentially excluding missile programs and regional support from negotiations.
- Experts believe Iran is miscalculing by thinking the US doesn't seek a deal and is using negotiations as a tactic for war, leading to insufficient concessions from Iran.
- The US is undertaking its largest military deployment in the Middle East since 2003 to pressure Iran into signing an agreement.
- Iran has conducted military exercises and warned of a strong response to any aggression, including targeting US bases.
- Regional countries and the UN Secretary-General are urging for diplomatic solutions to the dispute.