Fareed Zakaria GPS The Future of the US-Iran Relationship
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Arachi's Negotiating Strength
- Abbas Arachi is a deeply experienced negotiator with strong ties to Iran's leadership and vast technical knowledge of its programs.
- Wendy Sherman warns that negotiating with him will be very tough and unlikely to yield quick victories for the U.S.
Decades Shape Today's Talks
- The Iran-U.S. negotiation sits atop 45 years of fraught relations and regional dynamics involving Israel and proxies.
- Kim Ghattas suggests those accumulated lessons shape current talks but don't guarantee a conclusive outcome.
Compromises Depend On U.S. Will
- Many technical compromises (enrichment limits, missile constraints) are conceivable but hinge on U.S. political willingness to accept them.
- Sherman stresses verification, transparency, and whether the administration will take the necessary time to negotiate.
