US Shifts from Maximum Pressure to Managed Containment on Iran
Trump reportedly signaled willingness to sign a framework letter initiating 30-day nuclear talks with Iran, while Pakistan emerges as key mediator. This represents a tactical pivot from confrontation to controlled engagement, even as Iran demands sanctions relief and end to maritime interdiction as preconditions.
Signals potential de-escalation of the primary global flashpoint, though success depends on bridging fundamental gaps over sanctions and maritime operations.
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