Could an end to the war with Iran be in sight? Will US military strikes against Iran come to an end? Will the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be lifted? And, crucially, is a diplomatic solution within reach?
President Donald Trump says there is "positive momentum" towards ending the war, and he has expressed optimism that the US blockade of the strait could soon be lifted.
But what would an end to the conflict actually look like? What would it take to get there, and how realistic are the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough?
Yalda speaks to Ali Vaez, Crisis Group’s deputy program director for the Middle East and North Africa, about the prospects for peace, the obstacles to a deal and what might happen next.
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