Former Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian and former US diplomat Alan Eyre, both of whom participated in past negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, expressed concerns that the conflict involving Iran is likely to worsen in the upcoming weeks. Mousavian stated that Iranian leaders do not trust US assertions that the conflict is centered on nuclear weapons rather than oil. Eyre noted that the administration of former US President Donald Trump favors quick resolutions over diplomatic efforts, suggesting that regional countries should take more initiative with US support rather than relying on US leadership. The discussion was hosted by Steve Clemons.
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Diplomats Discuss Likely Escalation in Iran Conflict
Former diplomats from Iran and the US predict that the conflict involving Iran is likely to escalate in the near future. They emphasize a lack of trust in US claims regarding the motivations behind the conflict and suggest that regional countries should take a more active role in addressing the situation.
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War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
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