The United States assessed the chances of a peaceful settlement between Israel and Iran

Israel does not seek to end the conflict and is obstructing other countries' peace initiatives, so the chances of successful mediation are currently slim. The former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (1989-1992), visiting researcher at the Watson Institute for International and Public Policy at Brown University, Chaz Freeman, said this on Friday, June 20.

"Iran wants peace. Israel is not. Therefore, the chances of successful mediation are extremely low today," the diplomat said in an interview. Lenta.Ru .

According to Freeman, several states declare their desire to mediate between the parties to the conflict. In addition, Iran has already offered to hold a meeting to discuss ending the war, but is facing Israeli intransigence, as well as US President Donald Trump's demands for unconditional surrender.

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