Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University, is FRANCE 24’s guest to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Iran and the United States are both seeking a possible diplomatic way out of the conflict, but uncertainty remains high amid conflicting signals from both sides. Parsi highlights the contradictions in the current negotiations and the difficulty in finding a credible agreement, particularly as mistrust continues to dominate relations. While the risk of escalation into a wider war remains, both Washington and Tehran appear to be looking for an exit strategy from prolonged confrontation.