US-Iran deal: Tehran has the 'upper hand' in negotiations, says analyst

Iran is negotiating from a position of strength following its interim agreement with the United States on Wednesday (Jun 17), after more than three months of fighting. Speaking to CNA's Asia Now, Amin Saikal, adjunct senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, says Tehran currently has the "upper hand" in negotiations and has secured important gains, including greater influence over the Strait of Hormuz. He also discusses the pressures facing US President Donald Trump, the prospects for a lasting settlement, and why tensions involving Israel could remain a major obstacle to a final deal.

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