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Washington and Tehran are linked through their ongoing geopolitical tensions, specifically regarding the JCPOA nuclear agreement [1], [2], and their conflicting regional security interests involving the Houthis [3] and Gulf state stability [4], [5].

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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2 facts
claimThere is a fundamental disagreement regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Washington and Tehran: Washington officials argue it is permissible to sanction Iran for non-nuclear behavior, while Tehran believes any additional sanctions constitute a violation of the agreement.
claimBarack Obama's early efforts to engage Iran helped convince Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow that the obstacle to negotiations was Tehran, not Washington.
The Strategic Dilemmas : Iranian Politics, the U.S. strategy ... hornreview.org Horn Review 1 fact
perspectiveGulf states prioritize stability, infrastructure protection, hedging and balancing security ties with Washington, quiet diplomacy with Tehran, and growing economic links with Beijing.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact
claimTehran has provided weapons, training, and other aid to the Houthis, according to Washington.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Arab Reform Initiative 1 fact
claimThe author observes that Middle Eastern governments have realized that even the most powerful among them remain second-tier partners whose security and priorities can be traded off by larger powers, despite previous reliance on bilateral ties to Washington, selective normalization with Israel, or ad hoc understandings with Tehran.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact
claimWashington and Tehran remain in disagreement over several issues regarding rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, and U.S. officials have indicated that further Iranian nuclear advances could make returning to the original deal impossible.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 1 fact
claimNon-economic aspects of the relationship between Tehran and Beijing are influenced by the changing dynamics between Beijing and Washington, domestic ideological frameworks, global and regional balance-of-power struggles, and domestic dissent.