The US-Iranian conflict is likely to be resolved before the end of 2026 or early next year because Middle Eastern countries are not comfortable living in a confrontation, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Grigory Karasin said. The Russian senator added he doubted that the conflict would be dragged out for several more years. "It can be proved by the contacts that have already taken place between our envoys, including contacts at the various highest levels. I also mean [US President Donald] Trump and some other leaders with the participation of our president," he said. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.