Abas Aslani, a researcher at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, stated that while there has been no substantial progress in the US-Iran negotiations, efforts from both sides are ongoing. He pointed out a severe lack of trust between the United States and Iran, with Washington hoping for early concessions from Iran on the nuclear issue, while Iran insists on its seven-point plan. Aslani believes that Donald Trump is attempting to leverage a potential agreement for his electoral purposes, whereas Iran seeks an agreement that could bring peace to the region. Both sides remain at odds over conditions and sequencing, each adhering to their respective positions.