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US in ‘weaker position’ as Iran drags out talks
Former foreign minister Alexander Downer claims the United States has got itself into a “weaker position” now as negotiations with Iran continue. “It’s a longstanding tactic of the Iranian regime to extend negotiations for as long as they possibly can,” Mr Downer told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Where they [US] had real leverage over the Iranians was not just their superior military, but the way they were able to blockade Iranian ports. “That was having a devastating effect not only on the Iranian economy but on the revenue of the IRGC.”
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm
The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []
Iran Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo
The region enters a fragile pause with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the centerAt the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to the attacking side wouldn't work; the leadership of the targeted country would bec
Bloomberg
· Jul 11, 2026
US Iran Talks Face Persistent Impasse
Bloomberg Economics analysts Becca Wasser and Dina Esfandiary say the US and Iran remain far apart on key issues, with intermittent strikes and negotiations likely to define the conflict for the foreseeable future. They say technical talks on Iran's nuclear program are a constructive step, but disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and implementation of the memorandum of understanding continue to hinder progress. (Source: Bloomberg)
Informed Comment
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties
How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US
BRICS News
· Jun 29, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says negotiations with Iran won't be easy and there is a possibility tal [...]
JUST IN: US says negotiations with Iran won't be easy and there is a possibility talks will fail, MSNBC reports.@BRICSNews
Afghanistan News
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
The region enters a fragile pause - with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to
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