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The News
According to Deutsche Welle, Iran's President Pezeshkian called on the United States to return to the terms of an interim ceasefire deal on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. He stated that Iran would recommit to the agreement if the US rejoined it.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Iran's position reflects growing tensions in the relationship between Tehran and Washington. Since the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in 2018, tensions between the two countries have escalated significantly. In a broader context, this call is part of Iran's efforts to ease economic sanctions imposed by the US and to improve relations with other countries in the region.
