The political scientist assessed the prospects of negotiations between Iran and the United States

Iran and the United States may need a third and fourth round of negotiations. Konstantin Blokhin, a leading researcher at the Center for Security Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, and an American political scientist, expressed this opinion on Tuesday, April 21.

"I think we need to distinguish between two things: the first is how the parties to the conflict position themselves, how they present themselves, and what statements they make in the media space," he said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

According to the political scientist, all sides are trying to save face and declare their victory. There will be similar rhetoric in the media, and everyone will try to speak with ultimatums and make demands.

"As for the negotiations, that is, how they will actually take place behind closed doors, I think they will be more accommodating, more willing to compromise," the expert said.

The political scientist admitted that negotiations are currently underway through closed channels.

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Earlier it became known that the second round of US-Iranian settlement talks was scheduled for April 22 in Islamabad. 360.ru . The American delegation will be headed by Vice President J. D. Vance. The Iranian side will be represented by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to the website. kp.ru .

On the same day, the Axios portal reported that Iran is delaying negotiations with the United States due to pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which insists on a tougher stance, Regnum news agency reports. US President Donald Trump has threatened to resume bombing if no agreement is reached, but has already added one day: the deadline has been postponed to Wednesday evening.