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Abas Aslani, senior researcher at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, said recent US and Iranian rhetoric and actions produced a period of volatility—days ago markets expected a major escalation; now observers are discussing a possible Strait of Hormuz agreement. He noted a disconnect: the sides were exchanging threats until recently, and although both report progress, we are not there yet. Aslani said the pact would be a useful first step but would not resolve all issues; it could let Iran and the US focus on restarting a memorandum of understanding and, if effectively implemented, move toward a final nuclear agreement.