War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
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β’Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:47:22 +0000
π° What Happened
A TV panel discussed whether the war on Iran is heading toward a peace deal. Two former diplomats agreed the conflict will likely get worse in the coming weeks. They said a deal, or even a long freeze, looks unlikely soon. Both men took part in past talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's leaders do not believe US claims that the war is about nuclear weapons, not oil, argued former Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian. Former US diplomat Alan Eyre said President Trump prefers quick wins over careful diplomacy. Eyre added that countries in the region should take more of the lead, with US support rather than US control.
π The Backstory
The United States and Israel launched a war on Iran in 2026. Before that, years of talks tried to limit Iran's nuclear work. A 2015 deal between Iran and world powers limited its uranium enrichment. President Trump pulled the US out of that deal in 2018 and brought back tough sanctions.
Since then, talks have stalled again and again. Israel and Iran also traded direct attacks in 2025. Experts warn that the longer the war goes on, the harder it becomes to return to the negotiating table.
π― Why It Matters
War with Iran can push up oil prices and threaten global trade. Ordinary people may pay more for fuel and food if the fighting spreads to more countries.
A TV panel discussed whether the war on Iran is heading toward a peace deal. Two former diplomats agreed the conflict will likely get worse in the coming weeks. They said a deal, or even a long freeze, looks unlikely soon. Both men took part in past talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's leaders do not believe US claims that the war is about nuclear weapons, not oil, argued former Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian. Former US diplomat Alan Eyre said President Trump prefers quick wins over careful diplomacy. Eyre added that countries in the region should take more of the lead, with US support rather than US control.
The United States and Israel launched a war on Iran in 2026. Before that, years of talks tried to limit Iran's nuclear work. A 2015 deal between Iran and world powers limited its uranium enrichment. President Trump pulled the US out of that deal in 2018 and brought back tough sanctions.
Since then, talks have stalled again and again. Israel and Iran also traded direct attacks in 2025. Experts warn that the longer the war goes on, the harder it becomes to return to the negotiating table.
War with Iran can push up oil prices and threaten global trade. Ordinary people may pay more for fuel and food if the fighting spreads to more countries.