Postwar status quo toughens Iran's demands on the long road toward a new nuclear deal

Iran's failure in its war with Israel is expected to fuel its demands for security guarantees, full sanctions relief and an end to the snapback mechanism to reimpose limitations, setting the stage for prolonged negotiations

Throughout the war and leading up to the cease-fire with Israel, Iran consistently emphasized its commitment to diplomacy. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscored that Iran was at war with Israel, not the United States, despite what he called Washington's "proven partnership with Israel."

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