Issued on: 23/02/2026 - 11:16

Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to forestall fresh conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday, despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at whether an agreement seems likely, and what might happen if one cannot be reached.

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