INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
threats and vague promises, leaving observers to wonder whether this was a genuine diplomatic overture or merely another piece of political
in a more serious effort at diplomacy, sent two letters to Ayatollah Khamenei
of multilateral negotiations and reimposing crippling sanctions on Iran
On the same day he spoke about his desire for negotiations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, promised even harsher economic restrictions on
never seen Washington as anything but a country that wants only to take and has no intention of giving in return.Trump has always had a
combination of threat and compromise with respect to Iran
Although he claims to have a primary interest in preventing Iran from acquiring what he calls nuclear weapons, his actions suggest something
Instead, his administration adopted a policy of maximum pressure to induce Iran to give up its missile program and cut ties with regional
that analysts suggest is more about optics than genuine diplomacy
If Trump were serious about negotiations, he would not simultaneously be threatening military action or boasting about crippling sanctions
Iran, having weathered years of economic isolation, is unlikely to be swayed by media theatrics.Moreover, there is no clear evidence that
The risks are much higher than the potential gains, and yet Trump continues to wield the threat of force as a rhetorical tool.The broader
While European signatories initially attempted to salvage the deal, they eventually began imposing their own restrictions on Tehran,
contributing to its slow demise.In response, Iran started rolling back its own commitments in 2020, having concluded that the West had
already abandoned its obligations
Iranian leaders, meanwhile, remain defiant
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi has emphasized Tehran will not rely on United States engagement to resolve its economic challenges
Instead, he argued that Iran should focus on strengthening its domestic economy and fostering ties with non-Western powers.Trump, for all
his self-styled deal-making prowess, has yet to demonstrate a coherent strategy for dealing with Iran
If his goal is to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program, his policies have thus far achieved the opposite
hardliners in Tehran who argue that engagement with Washington is futile
The Islamic Republic has long viewed negotiations with the United States as a trap, a means for Washington to extract concessions without
offering meaningful guarantees
overtures from Washington.As Trump continues to flirt with the idea of renewed talks, the reality remains unchanged: meaningful diplomacy
