Amid U.S. Threats, Iran Moves Toward Negotiations with Trump (The Soufan Center)

Iran and the U.S. are moving toward nuclear negotiations, even as Trump builds up forces that could be used for military action against Iranian installations. Responding to U.S. coercive diplomacy, including the buildup as well as maximum economic sanctions pressure, Iran has accepted new negotiations with the Trump team. The pathway to a successful negotiation is complicated by entrenched “red lines” drawn by Tehran and Washington. Iran is threatening regional bases used by U.S. forces, as well as U.S. regional allies, should Trump decide to use military action to stop Iran’s nuclear program.

Amid U.S. Threats, Iran Moves Toward Negotiations with Trump – The Soufan Center