"‘A US-Iran deal is imminent’ narrative returns, but Iran refuses to give up the Strait of Hormuz as a ‘bargaining chip’"
The narrative of "an imminent US-Iran peace agreement" has resurfaced, but the differences between the two sides on core issues remain profound. Iran has explicitly refused to relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz, and there is significant uncertainty about whether the agreement will be implemented.
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