How US and Iran could reach a peace deal that both can sell as a victory | CNN
There is little choice for the United States and Iran other than to make a deal. The unspoken truth since the war began, this remains more the case in the closing five days of the ceasefire. For the US, the first round of talks in Islamabad, despite their marathon duration, seemed a concerted performance aimed at bolstering US leverage. The blockade of Iranian ports followed so swiftly, the White House likely had this escalation already in mind. It will take time to fully realize the economic pain the blockade seeks to bring on Iran, but even 60% effectiveness will heap further ruin on Tehranâs economy, and its allies, like China, dependent on its oil. The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table. US President Donald Trump openly wants a deal, and says Iran does too. But above all â with inflation and gas prices on the rise, and the MAGA base openly in revolt â Trumpâ¯urgently needsâ¯a deal. It is hard to divine if Trumpâs ever-changing positions stem from attention deficit, memory issues, or unorthodox negotiating genius. But making it hard for your opponent to know what you want has its
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