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Iran's Khamenei stays away from talks as JD Vance says dynamic makes diplomacy 'much more complicated'
- The latest round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks began in Oman as negotiators seek a pathway on Iran’s nuclear program.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei did not join the negotiations, underscoring protocol and internal power dynamics.
- Analysts say Khamenei controls Iran’s core power centers, making the final decision on diplomacy.
- Experts say Khamenei treats diplomacy as a test of national resolve and legacy preservation.
- The talks come amid heightened regional tensions and U.S. military deployments in the Middle East.
- Officials say final decisions on any agreement rest with Iran’s supreme leader, not negotiators alone.
- Iranian sources described Khamenei as operating from a legacy mindset during this stage of life.
- Iranian analysts say diplomacy is designed to buy time while signaling willingness to negotiate.
- The U.S. and allied envoys pushed for negotiations in Oman as regional tensions persist.
- Analysts warn that failure to engage Khamenei could limit the effectiveness of any deal.
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