"Very importantly, the Iranians are meeting directly with the U.S. team, including with Vance himself. This is something that the Iranians in the past have been very hesitant about. The reason I think they're doing it right now is because they feel much stronger."
"They feel they have far more leverage than they did before as a result of how this war has gone. And that, I think, is a critical factor as to why potentially these talks will go differently."
Iran's leaders believe they hold significant leverage in upcoming negotiations with Vice President JD Vance due to favorable developments in the ongoing war. Trita Parsi emphasized the importance of Vance's presence as the highest-ranking U.S. official to meet Iranian leaders since 1979. The direct engagement between the two sides is seen as a critical factor that could lead to successful talks. Parsi noted that Iran's confidence stems from their perception of the war's progress, which has emboldened their negotiating position.
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