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Iran and the US both want a truce as diplomacy warms up
International
Published on 27 April 2026
A former diplomat says Oman mediation could change everything
Iran and the US may be inching toward a truce, a former diplomat says, citing signs of mutual fatigue and a softened US tone. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s tour is seen as proof of seriousness, while mediation by countries such as Oman could be pivotal. With global attention moving away from Iran, room for compromise may finally be opening.
- Both sides appear exhausted and open to an agreement
- Araghchi’s tour is viewed as a signal of seriousness
- US rhetoric has reportedly become less hardline
- Oman-style mediation could play a decisive role
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