U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Raising Concerns Over Ceasefire Stability
Recent negotiations between the United States and Iran have ended without an agreement, casting doubt on the stability of the current ceasefire. The talks, which took place in Islamabad, were intended to bridge the significant divide between the two nations. Analysts, such as Janatan Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, have expressed skepticism about the potential for diplomacy to succeed under the current conditions. Sayeh noted that both sides have been far apart in their positions, with the U.S. offering concessions that Iran has not reciprocated. The ceasefire, which was initially seen as a diplomatic opening, is now viewed as a fragile pause shaped by strategic calculations. The Iranian side perceives the ceasefire as a victory, which has emboldened their stance, while the U.S. administration is seen as keen to conclude the conflict. 
