MOSCOW, May 8. /TASS/. The US is awaiting Iran’s response to a proposal that could pave the way for direct talks and a possible settlement of the conflict; Russia is preparing for the possibility of continued Ukrainian long-range drone attacks; and Moscow says it will defend its interests and freedom of navigation in the Arctic as Western countries expand their military presence in the region. These stories topped Friday’snewspaper headlines across Russia.
The United States and Iran are moving closer toward what some describe as a "historic deal." Washington is now awaiting Tehran’s response to a concrete proposal aimed at ending the conflict.
However, the authorities of the Islamic Republic are in no hurry, describing the US initiatives as "far from reality."Efforts to find compromises are also being complicated by renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon following the ceasefire reached in early April. Nevertheless, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe the sides still have a chance to reach temporary agreements.
There are now signs of a possible settlement in the conflict between the United States and Iran. At the very least, the American media has been filled with increasingly optimistic insider reports. CNN claims that Tehran is expected to deliver its response on May 7, through intermediaries, to Washington’s proposal for ending the war. The discussions may involve the signing of a symbolic one-page memorandum that would pave the way for 30 days of direct talksbetween Washington and Tehran.
