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Whether via a nuclear consortium or by scaling back specific nuclear activities as done before, the current talks should be underpinned by strategic thinking.
Iran’s enrichment activities were already kept in check and monitored by the IAEA under the JCPOA. That arrangement held water. Today, Tehran is once again sitting down at the table with Washington. As stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran is also eager to loop in the European troika. These players had been part of earlier negotiations, and the previous framework had indeed borne fruit.
For new talks to succeed, the US must climb down from maximalist positions. While it is common to enter negotiations with big asks, meaningful progress requires each side to act in good faith and meet halfway. Iran’s current approach appears to be just that while keep its nuclear red line intact.
With mutual flexibility and staying the course, this diplomatic path could pave the way to removing sanctions and unlocking economic potential.