US-Iran Peace Talks in Limbo Amid Deep Distrust and Hardening Positions

16 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Apr 21

Negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict remain uncertain, with Iran demanding changes in US behaviour before attending new talks in Pakistan.
Former negotiators highlight deep mutual distrust, contrasting negotiation styles, and the impact of recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership.
Experts warn that the current hardline stance in Tehran and previous US actions have made reaching a new nuclear deal far more challenging than in 2015.

After the assassination of its Supreme Leader, can Iran ever trust a US peace deal?

With its economy crippled, how long can Iran's resilient regime withstand the pressure?

Will any new deal effectively neutralize the threat from Iran's regional proxy forces?

Has Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz given it the ultimate bargaining chip?

Is a 'far better' deal truly possible, or is a JCPOA-style compromise the only path?

Did the US-Israeli war unintentionally push Iran closer to developing a nuclear weapon?