AS the fate of the US-Iran talks remains undecided, there are worrying signs that in case the negotiations collapse, a devastating new conflict could engulf the Middle East and its surrounding regions. In this regard, the IAEA Board of Governors has said in a resolution that Iran is not complying with its nuclear commitments. But the resolution was not unanimous; three states voted against it while 11 abstained, indicating a likely geopolitical role in the drafting and passage of the resolution. Both Russia and China, which have cordial ties with Iran, voted against it, while the US........

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