US EditionTrump’s Iran talks raise big questions on Capitol Hill
- President Trump announced unilateral Iran nuclear talks in Oman on May 10, 2025, excluding European partners from negotiations.
- This decision follows Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord in 2018 and increasing Iranian uranium enrichment amid expiring restrictions.
- The talks face skepticism from Israel and critics who warn that a mediocre deal could limit Israeli actions and weaken U.S. Influence against Iran's nuclear program.
- Trump stated military action is "necessary, absolutely" if talks fail, while Iran threatened to expel UN inspectors amid ongoing sanctions and heightened tensions.
- The talks represent a critical but contentious attempt at diplomacy that could either delay conflict or escalate regional instability depending on outcomes.
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U.S.-Iran Talks: Mutual Distrust over Nuclear Development Is Deep-rooted
The direction of Iran’s nuclear development will have an impact on the stability of the entire Middle East region. The focus will be on whether the United States and Iran will be able to find points of agreement through talks.
Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms
Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, is CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and host of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder.” He writes POLITICO’s From Across the Pond column. U.S. President Donald Trump, the man who wrote “The Art of the Deal,” hasn’t had much success in making deals so far. Russia has rejected his overtures to end the war in Ukraine. Israel and Hamas defied his efforts to end the war in Gaza. A…
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