Why Washington and Tehran keep talking past each other
What happened
The Trump administration and the Iranian regime both say they prefer a diplomatic solution to the war , but a deal looks more elusive than ever. The root causes of the impasse may be irreconcilable. Why it matters: In the last 18 months, two failed rounds of negotiations have led to two wars. The June MOU collapsed within days and led to renewed escalation. If the current effort to reach a diplomatic breakthrough en…
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