Iran 'no opportunity' for US talks, suspects Trump 'ruse' for ground invasion, analysts say

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President Trump's claim of being close to a deal with Iran has been met with deep scepticism in Tehran, where officials have denied any direct negotiations and dismissed the idea as "fake news." As regional tensions continue, analysts are divided on whether the path to diplomacy is genuine or a tactical delay. On an Al Jazeera discussion panel, University of Tehran assistant professor Elham Kadkhodaei said there is "absolutely no" opportunity for negotiations with the US, with Iranians viewing talks as futile after two rounds of discussions during the Trump administration failed to yield positive results. She argued that Iran is now focused on "imposing reality on the ground" through military operations, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, to ensure its security rather than relying on unreliable agreements like the JCPOA. Kadkhodaei warned that many Iranians suspect Trump's talk of negotiations may be a "ruse" to buy time for a potential ground invasion. Ross Harrison, a senior fello

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