A Gulf official informed CNN that the Iranian delegation participating in US-Iran negotiations does not include representatives from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This absence is significant as the IRGC’s approval is necessary for any provisional agreement. The talks, aimed at resolving tensions and establishing a framework regarding the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions, are being conducted through indirect channels with mediators such as Qatar and Pakistan. The official assessed the probability of a deal being reached by Friday at 50 percent. Observers remain attentive to statements from the IRGC and Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which could influence the prospects for an agreement.
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