Trump frustrated as Iran talks stall, Gulf wary of renewed war
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Assessment
The stalled US-Iran talks leave the Gulf States caught between two unwelcome outcomes: a nuclear Iran or a renewed regional war. Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a no-hostilities guarantee, while punting nuclear talks, is a nonstarter for Washington. The mention of Hamas and the Board of Peace suggests the ceasefire discussions extend beyond the US-Iran bilateral track. Watch whether the Gulf States begin to break publicly from the US position.