US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal

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US Vice President JD Vance will lead American negotiators in Islamabad, joined by envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces pressure from both sides. Washington fears global energy market shocks and military escalation. Tehran seeks sanctions relief and frozen asset access. Both nations face domestic political constraints and strategic risks affecting negotiation outcomes.

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