Allies fear a rushed U.S.-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

Allies warn that a rushed U.S.-Iran framework, born of mistrust and clashing styles, risks a political and technical collapse. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Allies fear a rushed U.S.-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

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Key European and regional allies of the United States are warning that a potential rush to secure a new framework agreement with Iran could backfire, creating a politically fragile structure that collapses under the weight of technical deadlock. The concerns, voiced by diplomats with extensive past experience in negotiations with Tehran, center on a fundamental mismatch in negotiating styles and a deep-seated mistrust that could render any quick political deal unsustainable. The warnings come as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, aimed at reviving some form of the 2015 nuclear deal, have reached a critical and uncertain juncture. The core anxiety, according to these diplomatic sources, is that the political imperative for a headline-grabbing 'framework' may override the meticulous technical work required for a durable agreement. The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) itself was a densely technical document, with precise definitions, verification protocols, and phased sequences for sanctions relief and nuclear rollbacks. Diplomats fear that skipping or glossing over these details to achieve a political declaration could plant the seeds for future disputes and accusations of bad faith, leading to a rapid unraveling. The result would be a deal in name only, incapable of withstanding the first technical or implementation crisis. This risk is exacerbated by what officials describe as profoundly different negotiating cultures. Western diplomacy, particularly that of the United States and its European partners, often operates with a focus on legal precision and clearly defined milestones. Iranian negotiators, by contrast, are seen as masters of strategic ambiguity, often seeking broader political understandings that allow for interpretive flexibility. Bridging this gap requires time and patience—commodities that appear to be in short supply as political calendars in Washington and other capitals create pressure for a swift resolution. The push for a framework risks papering over these divergent approaches without resolving them. Underpinning the entire process is a reservoir of mutual suspicion that has only deepened since the U.S. withdrawal...

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