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A point of contention remains around Iran. Trump’s administration had effectively ended the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—often labeled as the "worst deal ever negotiated" by Trump himself. The fading timelines of major elements within the Iran deal and renewed discussions surrounding sanctions offer an unpredictable landscape for future negotiations.
The Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Its Repercussions
As the discussion shifted towards the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Morgan related recent developments—specifically Ukraine’s alleged assassination of a high-ranking Russian general—to the complexities of peace talks. The expectation is that both parties will seek to enhance their bargaining positions, indicating an ongoing struggle for leverage amid the conflict.