The political scientist estimated Trump's deadline on Iran until April 6.

The extension of the moratorium on US strikes on Iran's energy facilities until April 6 may become the main risk to the global agenda in the coming days. Political scientist Ivan Pyatibratov told about this on Tuesday, March 31.

White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt announced on March 30 that US President Donald Trump intends to reach a deal with Iran by April 6.

"The main question is whether this deadline has really been set, whether it is a distraction by the United States, an attempt to lull Iran's vigilance in order to strike again at an unexpected moment. In this regard, a lot is based on the word of Donald Trump," Pyatibratov said in an interview with Mail News.

According to the expert, the possible start of a ground operation in Iran could completely change the global agenda.

"If such an operation begins, then we can talk about a protracted crisis. In addition, this will potentially lead to the involvement of both regional forces and Europeans in the conflict. Given that many countries, including Israel, have nuclear weapons, a conflict in the Middle East could lead to the development of a nuclear standoff," he said.

The analyst also admitted a unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the conflict in the Middle East, but such a scenario is unlikely in the near future, he added.

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On March 30, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that contacts with Iran were continuing, including through third countries. Washington still prefers a diplomatic settlement of differences, but is ready for any development. Referring to the timing of the conflict, the Secretary of State expressed confidence that it would end soon.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagai noted at the same time that Iran had not held any talks with the United States recently. He added that the enemy is trying to use war to prevent the truth from reaching the Iranian people and the world community, and in this context is attacking journalists and the media.

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