US-Iran backchannel talks amid renewed escalation risk; low expectations for deal

Washington and Tehran are engaged in backdoor negotiations under the threat of a new flare-up, though US expectations for an agreement are limited. The talks signal continued diplomatic engagement despite heightened tensions, but the low odds of a breakthrough suggest the risk of military escalation remains elevated.

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