What's stalling the US-Iran peace talks?

With the two-week ceasefire about to expire, all eyes are on whether the US and Iran will return to the negotiating table – or drift further apart. Washington has announced a team led by Vice President JD Vance, but Tehran has yet to confirm its participation. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire will end "Wednesday evening, Washington time." At the same time, Iran is calling for the release of a cargo vessel seized by the US Navy, along with its sailors, crew, and their families. So, where does diplomacy stand now? Are both sides still preparing to talk – or bracing for the ceasefire to collapse? And with pressure mounting on all fronts, are we heading toward a last-minute breakthrough – or a return to open conflict?

Guests in this edition of Dialogue are Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi at the University of Tehran; Hannan Hussain, senior expert at Initiate Futures; and Anton Fedyashin, associate professor at American University.

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈
Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video

Видео What's stalling the US-Iran peace talks? канала CGTN