politics
February 3, 2026
Did Russia just help buy time for Iran to make a deal with the US?
Mediation by Russia reportedly coincides with eased US military pressure, giving diplomacy a chance to resume with Iran
TL;DR
- US military pressure on Iran has eased, with President Trump expressing hope for a deal.
- Reports suggest mediation efforts by Russia, Türkiye, and Qatar are underway.
- Unnamed US officials state airstrikes against Iran are not imminent but military capacity is maintained.
- Key US demands include limits on uranium enrichment and Iran's ballistic missile program.
- Russia has proposed a plan for its nuclear company to manage uranium enrichment in Iran and guarantees on its missile program.
- Russia advocates for political and diplomatic solutions to the Iranian nuclear issue.
- The US withdrew from the 2015 JCPOA agreement in May 2018, leading to increased tensions.
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