An Iranian analyst says that a more concrete agreement needs to be drawn up to ensure regional stability after a temporary ceasefire was reached between the United States and Iran, warning that any further U.S. strikes or uncompromising demands in upcoming negotiations risk triggering a fresh outbreak of war.
After almost 40 days of deadly clashes, the United States and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, and committed to begin a new round of peace consultations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan in the coming days.
The long‑awaited truce came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a "whole civilization will die" if it failed.
On Saturday, Oman's Foreign Ministry said the country held talks with Iran on ways to ensure smooth navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint where about one‑fifth of global oil supplies pass through.
In an interview with the China Global Television Network (CGTN), Foad Izadi, a professor at the University of Tehran, said that the Iranian side may look to cooperate with Oman regarding the future management of vessels along the strait.
"Iran can, with the cooperation of Oman, come up with a mechanism to make sure that first of all hostile countries, countries that have given bases to the United States for this illegal attack on Iran, these countries are not welcome," he said.
"Friendly countries, countries like China, Russia,and other countries that are not hostile to Iran; they can pass through once they pay that transit fee," he added.
In the statement confirming the ceasefire, Iran's Supreme National Security Council noted that "our hands are on the trigger, and as soon as the slightest mistake by the enemy is made, it will be responded to with full force."
While talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to take place in Islamabad, Izadi also warned that any further U.S. strikes or uncompromising demands could see the conflict erupt once again.
"If they attack Iran again, this would be one reason to defend the country again. If they insist on maximalist demands, you are not going to have an agreement. Not having an agreement means you can have another conflict coming up soon," he said.
US strikes, rigid demands risk renewed fighting in Iran: analyst
