Mohamed Fahmy: Geneva talks boost Hezbollah and Iran, but fail to secure peace (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva did not result in a comprehensive agreement, with Iran benefiting from a sanctions waiver and mediators proposing a de-confliction cell for Lebanon.

• U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva failed to secure a comprehensive agreement on resolving the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
• Iran received a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing crude oil sales, potentially generating $60 billion annually.
• Qatari and Pakistani mediators proposed a de-confliction cell to manage military operations in Lebanon without naming Israel or Hezbollah.