The United States, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are working against the clock to hammer out the terms of a 45-day ceasefire, sources familiar with the talk.
DDM gathered that the temporary pause could pave the way for a permanent end to the ongoing conflict.
Officials, however, warn that the odds of reaching even a partial deal in the next 48 hours are slim. Still, this final push may be the only chance to avoid a major escalation, which could involve devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure and retaliatory attacks on energy and water facilities across Gulf states.
The talks underscore the high stakes of the region’s conflict, where diplomacy is being squeezed into a narrow window, and any failure could spark wider and more destructive hos
