Baghdad, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - High-stakes talks: what do Iran, US and Israel want?

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2026-05-25

Weeks into a stalemate in the Middle East conflict, Iran and the United States are locked in a battle of wills as they pursue negotiations for a settlement -- though each side has a different set of objectives. "For Iran, the stakes are existential, for the United States they're short term," said Ali Vaez, Iran project manager at the International Crisis Group. Progress has slowed, however, with the Iranians saying they were not close to signing......

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