INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
with Iran.What started as a policy of threats and potential war has now shifted to efforts at negotiation and diplomatic overtures
tactic to buy time?In a recent interview, Witkoff revealed that Trump had sent a message to Tehran, proposing talks based on "mutual
respect." This stands in sharp contrast to the aggressive rhetoric of Mike Waltz, the White House National Security Advisor, who just last
JCPOA during his first term, he promised to bring Iran to the negotiating table
Instead, the opposite happened
Iran not only refused to back down but also expanded its nuclear activities and strengthened its regional influence
Back then, the White House repeatedly insisted that no negotiations would take place unless Tehran completely abandoned its nuclear program
Fast forward to 2025, and despite all the threats and sanctions, the United States is not only seeking talks but has even reportedly hinted
at easing some initial sanctions in a letter from Trump to Iran.This shift is largely attributed to domestic challenges in the United States
, facing economic troubles and public dissatisfaction, Trump needs a foreign policy win to showcase as a success
has strengthened ties with Russia, China, and even some Arab nations
For Trump, this is a bitter pill to swallow, forcing him to shift from a position of strength to a softer approach.But does this shift
signal a genuine retreat? Many believe Trump is still playing a carrot-and-stick game
On one hand, he talks about negotiations in a diplomatic tone, while on the other, he continues to threaten "military action." This dual
strategy has been a hallmark of his administration
When Trump sent a peace message to North Korea, he simultaneously ramped up sanctions
When he spoke of withdrawing United States forces from West Asia, he immediately deployed more warships to the region
Tehran is no longer rushing into negotiations in the hope of reaching an agreement, as it did in the past
there are also sharp divisions on this issue
Hardline Republicans like Lindsey Graham oppose any negotiations with Iran, calling it a dangerous retreat
On the other hand, some American politicians argue that continuing the maximum pressure policy will only push Iran toward more aggressive
actions and that diplomacy should be given a chance.In this context, the question remains: is Trump genuinely seeking a new agreement, or is
he simply trying to pressure Iran? Recent years have shown that Trump often bases his policies on short-term personal interests, paying
little attention to long-term strategies
his previous positions.But Iran is no longer the same player it was in 2015, willing to enter an agreement at any cost
