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Analyst Projects Increased Probability of US-Iran Diplomatic Agreement

Jun 13, 2026 07:29 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,us-iran relations,nuclear negotiations,tehran

Summary

Iranian academic Seyed Mohammad Marandi assesses that the probability of a US-Iran agreement has surpassed 50%, citing statements from the Iranian Foreign Minister that a deal is closer than ever. This development indicates a potential shift in diplomatic posture between Washington and Tehran, which could impact regional proxy dynamics and nuclear negotiations.

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Mohammad Marandi’s assessment comes after the Iranian foreign minister said an agreement “has never been closer” For the first time, the chances of the US and Iran reaching an agreement are greater than 50%, despite Iran’s lingering distrust of Washington, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Moham...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Foreign Minister stated an agreement has never been closer; academic assesses >50% chance of deal.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the counterpart in potential agreement despite lingering distrust.

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