Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?

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Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?

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US and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Switzerland to attempt a comprehensive peace agreement after months of war, though significant challenges remain that may hinder a final deal within the agreed 60-day period.

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement. While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a “memorandum of understanding” that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.

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