”Second round of Iran-US talks provide little bearing on prospects for future conflict The Iranian side is painting the talks held yesterday has constructive, consistent with a strategy of playing for time. The US side has been more guarded in public statements, consistent with a strategy of projecting military threats to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough. Israeli officials, meanwhile, think the talks will ultimately fail. Prediction- and financial markets move in opposite directions and, as such, even though the outcome of yesterday’s talks may provide some short-term comfort that a US military action against Iran may not be imminent, there is little new information as to whether such an action may occur in 2026 or not.”
Morten W. Langer
