US-Iran Marathon Talks Unsuccessful: Expert Says Iran Has More Leverage Than US
Marathon talks between the US and Iran have stalled, with experts suggesting Iran holds more leverage. Iran's possession of highly enriched uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz are key bargaining chips. The US demands zero enrichment and the transfer of Iran's uranium stockpile abroad, which Iran deems excessive.
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Miller told CNN: "They are clearly not in a hurry to make concessions." He believes Iran's current timeline seems slower than the US'.
"In my opinion, they still retain highly enriched uranium. They have demonstrated the ability to weaponize their geopolitical location, controlling and effectively mastering the Strait of Hormuz. This regime remains standing."
He said: "They have demonstrated a terrible ability to undermine security and stability. These are all their bargaining chips."
Miller believes Iran would rather risk another military strike from the US and Israel than withdraw from negotiations empty-handed.
On the other hand, The New York Times reported that Iranian state television attributed the agreement's obstacles to "excessive demands" from the US. The report stated that major points of contention include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium enrichment rights, among many other issues.
Iranian official media criticized: "Despite various creative proposals from the Iranian team, the US's excessive and unreasonable demands continue to hinder the progress of the talks."
According to a social media post by Ali Gholhaki, a conservative analyst closely associated with the Iranian government, the negotiations stalled because the US demanded zero enrichment, the transfer of nearly 900 pounds of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile abroad, and the US's intention to "unilaterally manage the security of the Strait of Hormuz on its own terms."
Gholhaki pointed out that the US also made no commitment to end Israel's bombing of Lebanon. He said: "It seems the Americans are not here to negotiate at all!" (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150412
"In my opinion, they still retain highly enriched uranium. They have demonstrated the ability to weaponize their geopolitical location, controlling and effectively mastering the Strait of Hormuz. This regime remains standing."
He said: "They have demonstrated a terrible ability to undermine security and stability. These are all their bargaining chips."
Miller believes Iran would rather risk another military strike from the US and Israel than withdraw from negotiations empty-handed.
On the other hand, The New York Times reported that Iranian state television attributed the agreement's obstacles to "excessive demands" from the US. The report stated that major points of contention include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium enrichment rights, among many other issues.
Iranian official media criticized: "Despite various creative proposals from the Iranian team, the US's excessive and unreasonable demands continue to hinder the progress of the talks."
According to a social media post by Ali Gholhaki, a conservative analyst closely associated with the Iranian government, the negotiations stalled because the US demanded zero enrichment, the transfer of nearly 900 pounds of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile abroad, and the US's intention to "unilaterally manage the security of the Strait of Hormuz on its own terms."
Gholhaki pointed out that the US also made no commitment to end Israel's bombing of Lebanon. He said: "It seems the Americans are not here to negotiate at all!" (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150412