Are efforts to broker peace deal between Iran and US doomed to fail?

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fan Chen,Alyssa ChenMarch 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Are efforts to broker peace deal between Iran and US doomed to fail?

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Reports suggest that backchannel talks between the United States and Iran are unlikely to produce a peace deal, with Chinese analysts citing unmet core conditions for a ceasefire. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the talks, with Iran dismissing reports of discussions with former Trump aide Steve Witkoff as false. Several countries, including Oman, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to mediate a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Pakistan is considered a potential location for direct talks, though the White House has not confirmed US participation, describing the situation as fluid. The reasons behind the unlikelihood of a peace deal are the unmet core conditions for a ceasefire.

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The White House has not confirmed that it would attend talks in Pakistan.

factual — null100% confidence

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf described media reports of Iran talking to Steve Witkoff as “fake news”.

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Oman, Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan are reportedly trying to broker a ceasefire.

factual — Other reports80% confidence

Backchannel talks between the United States and Iran are unlikely to result in a breakthrough.

prediction — Chinese analysts70% confidence

Pakistan is reportedly the most likely venue for direct talks.

factual — Other reports60% confidence
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Keywords

iran 90% united states 90% peace deal 90% ceasefire 70% peace talks 70% broker 60% backchannel talks 60% pakistan 50% diplomacy 40%

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