A six-minute analysis of the latest developments in the nuclear talks between Iran and the 5+1 Powers, noting signals of Tehran’s frustration with the US….
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“Why is the Supreme Leader’s office lashing out at the US nuclear negotiator as dishonest?”
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“Someone in Iran has gotten wobbly about the talks. Why?”
1. Unnamed “Western diplomats” have been telling a favored journalist that reports of a positive offer by Iran at the Geneva talks two weeks ago are exaggerated.
2. The Supreme Leader does not trust the Americans.
“Put those two points together. You have a potent combination which will not advance the talks, but could scupper them.”