The Wall Street Journal has reported that US Vice President J.D. Vance sent a letter to Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei on the instructions of President Donald Trump in an effort to revive peace negotiations.
According to the report, the initiative is aimed at preventing a possible new US strike on Iran after next week’s midterm elections. It is noted that the discussions concern the framework for negotiations rather than a specific peace proposal. Washington wants concessions on the nuclear program, while Tehran is seeking immediate relief from economic sanctions.
Will this initiative prevent a possible strike on Iran? What will Tehran‘s response be?
Speaking to Globalinfo.az, international relations expert Aziz Alibayli said the initiative can be viewed positively in light of the interests of both sides:
“Even though Iran maintains hostile relations with the US, its positive approach to such proposals is important for the future of peace. Because war and clashes mean major losses. And these losses would affect not only Iran but both countries.
To prevent all of this from happening, Iran must make certain concessions on the nuclear issue, in exchange for which the lifting of sanctions would be ensured.
I believe that at a stage when the risks associated with possible strike operations are rising, if such a scenario unfolds, Iran will not be in a position to prevent it. Therefore, the scenario could develop as follows: Iran will agree to the US proposal, but the main purpose of this agreement will be to buy time rather than to actually fulfill its obligations.”
Turan Rzayev
Globalinfo.az
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