One hundred seventeen days into the Iran conflict, a critical diplomatic window is narrowing. According to Al Jazeera, Iran and the United States remain deadlocked over nuclear inspections and maritime access to the Strait of Hormuz, even as negotiators race to finalize a comprehensive deal within sixty days. Complicating matters: the US Senate has begun curbing executive war powers, potentially constraining the administration's negotiating position.

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