Diplomacy at the limit: maximum tension to avoid a greater escalation between the US and Iran

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Diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran closer are going through one of their most delicate moments since the two sides resumed indirect contacts months ago. While Qatari negotiators traveled to Tehran this Wednesday and Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a new escalation, the exchanges of fire in recent hours have once again cast doubt on the viability of any progress.