Al Jazeera cited Iran analyst Mortazavi saying that after the end of direct
exchanges the US and Iran have entered a phase where diplomatic talks coexist
with military pressure. The current understanding, she said, merely pauses
hostilities and does not resolve core disputes; both sides are testing red lines
and seeking leverage for future negotiations. Mortazavi said Iran remains
willing to talk but is maintaining military pressure to strengthen its
bargaining position amid limited trust in the US, with some officials treating
the deal as a temporary ceasefire rather than a move toward lasting peace. She
warned the coming months could see repeated episodes of tension and localized
escalations rather than sustained peace or full-scale war.
