Professor cites Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues as barriers to U.S.-Iran peace deal
Robert Pape of the University of Chicago told CBS News that control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program remain unresolved points of contention. The comments were presented as an assessment of obstacles to any future agreement.
Robert Pape, University of Chicago professor and founding director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, told CBS News that two issues continue to block progress toward a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Pape identified control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear capabilities as the central points of disagreement.
He described both matters as zero-sum, meaning any gain for one side is viewed as a loss for the other.
The interview did not include details on current diplomatic contacts or timelines for further talks.
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