Russian Mediation Could Open Door to US-Iran Deal, Former Jordanian Military Official Says

Russian mediation could create an opportunity for an agreement between Washington and Tehran, according to Lieutenant General Dr. Qased Mahmoud, a former deputy chief of staff of the Jordanian army.

Mahmoud said US President Donald Trump had not yet made a final decision on whether to go to war with Iran or pursue an agreement.

His assessment leaves both military confrontation and a negotiated settlement as possible outcomes, rather than treating either course as settled.

Mahmoud pointed to a potential Russian role in opening a diplomatic window. His remarks framed mediation as a possible route to an agreement, not a guarantee that Washington and Tehran would reach one.