🌍 2026's most anticipated diplomatic showdown kicks off this week in Islamabad as US and Iranian negotiators meet to cement a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace. Analyst Setareh Sadeqi reveals Tehran's non-negotiable demands that could make or break the deal:
🚫 Sanctions relief first: Iran insists on immediate lifting of all economic sanctions before discussing nuclear program limits
⚡ Regional influence protection: No compromise on alliances with groups in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon
🛢️ Energy sovereignty: Full control over oil exports and nuclear energy development
With both sides digging in their heels, Sadeqi notes: "Tehran sees this as a survival negotiation – they won't trade existential security for temporary peace." The outcome could reshape Middle East dynamics for decades. 💥
