"The name of the plane, Minab 168, signaled both grievance and resolve, framing the talks as part of a conflict in which Tehran has absorbed immense costs."
"Iran's main leverage remains stockpiles of enriched uranium, disruption of the strait of Hormuz, and a wartime record of absorbing sustained US and Israeli strikes."
"Iran appears more willing to bide its time, hold on to its core leverage, and pursue a broader strategic settlement that links its development and prosperity to that of the Gulf."
"For US policymakers, the central question is what combination of military and economic tools can compel movement on far-reaching demands, including curbs on Iran's nuclear programme."
Iran's delegation arrived for post-ceasefire talks in Islamabad on a plane named after victims of a US bombing, symbolizing their grievance and resolve. Iranian officials perceive diplomacy as an extension of their enduring battle, not as a sign of weakness. With the ceasefire expiring and no breakthroughs, the risk of renewed conflict increases. Iran maintains leverage through enriched uranium stockpiles and military capabilities, contrasting with US assumptions that pressure will yield concessions. Iran aims for a strategic settlement linking its prosperity to the Gulf and global economy.
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