"This Isn't Working": Trump's Iran Envoys May Be Making Things Worse
As President Donald Trump's administration considers a second round of talks between the US and Iran, the failure of negotiations in Pakistan fuels concerns about whether its envoys can secure a deal at all.
TL;DR
- Former diplomats question the expertise of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in handling Iran negotiations.
- Their lack of experience is seen as a risk for prolonging conflict and destabilizing the global economy.
- Past negotiations led by these envoys, including those between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas, are cited as failures.
- Experts emphasize the need for a sense of urgency, a balance of interests, and potential concessions for a successful negotiation.
- The article highlights the complexity of nuclear negotiations, requiring deep understanding of technical details and domestic political constraints.
- The White House defends the envoys, asserting their effectiveness and contrasting them with previous diplomats.
- Key sticking points in negotiations include verifiable limits on Iran's nuclear capabilities and the duration of an enrichment moratorium.